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I am Captain Masoud Jahani, leading Jahani Law P.C. in Long Beach, CA. My firm is dedicated to maritime law, civil litigation, and immigration law. As an attorney and a Master Mariner with a background in international vessel trading, I provide customized legal services to both individuals and businesses. At Jahani Law, we handle maritime disputes, business litigation, and offer a full range of immigration services. We are recognized for our client-centered approach and our commitment to securing favorable outcomes. Our firm upholds the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and personalized legal solutions, serving clients throughout California and beyond.
Practice Areas
- Maritime Law
- Immigration Law
- Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Work Visas
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 315638
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Persian: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Jahani Law
- - Current
- My practice areas are Immigration law, and Maritime Law
- Master and Nautical officer
- Shipping companies
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- Master and officer of Ocean Going Vessels
Education
- California Western School of Law
- J.D. (2014) | Juris Doctor
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- University of London
- LL.B. (2005) | Law
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- Strathclyde University, Southampton, U.K
- B.Tech Higher National Diploma In Nautical Science (1986) | Nautical Science
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Professional Associations
- California State Bar  # 315638
- - Current
Certifications
- Attorney at Law
- California State Bar
- Juris Doctor
- California School of Law
- Bachelor of Laws Degree
- University of London England
- Master Mariner
- Transport Canada Marine Safet and Security
- Master Mariner
- Marine Safety Agency United Kingdom
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10 Questions Answered
- Q. How can you recover your boat if someone is holding it for payment of work done in S.C. ?
- A: Under California law, merchant’s lien is on the agreed amount of repairs or the value of services provided whichever is less.
The verbal initial agreement and any subsequent modification agreement is also enforceable, but your consent to additional costs are key, although the merchant cannot really know the extent of repairs and damages until they open the equipment up, your discussion with the merchant plays a major role, and the facts from both sides has to be examined.
Therefore the merchant can enforce a lien for the agreed upon amount. The rest in dispute does not come under the said lien if it was not agreed to. I advise to pay particular attention to what was the repair, did the ... Read More
- Q. Do seafarers accrue annual leave whilst on paid leave (holiday) under Cayman Islands Flag State law?
- A: Under Cayman Islands flag state law, seafarers do not accrue annual leave while on paid leave (holiday). According to the provisions outlined in "Benedict on Admiralty," justified absences from work, such as holidays, are not considered as annual leave DOC. No. 9-1A MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION, 2006 (“MLC 2006”) INCLUDING THE MARITIME LABOUR REGULATIONS AND CODE, 2006. This indicates that the period during which a seafarer is on paid leave does not contribute to the accrual of additional annual leave.
- Q. How are sales regulated on cruise ships? do the onboard shops/stores follow the laws of the ship's flag state?
- A: In summary, onboard shops and stores on cruise ships typically follow the laws of the ship's flag state, but U.S. laws apply when the ship is within U.S. territorial waters or under specific international agreements.
Sales on cruise ships are primarily regulated by the laws of the ship's flag state. This principle is well-established in international maritime law, which dictates that the internal affairs of a ship, including commercial transactions, are governed by the law of the country whose flag the ship. This rule is known as the "law of the flag" and is recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts as a fundamental aspect of maritime law.
However, when a ... Read More
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