“I love the investigation phase of cases and learning more about my clients’ businesses to craft the best strategy for success.”

Overview

Libby is a maritime attorney based in the firm’s New Orleans office. Her practice assists regional and international maritime companies with litigation, contract drafting and commercial disputes. From inland tugs and push boats, to companies engaged in the emerging wind energy sector, Libby represents clients in complex contractual defense and indemnity suits, collisions and allisions, commercial disputes, personal injury matters, and cargo claims. Libby also has experience representing both vessel owners/operators and creditors in fast paced vessel arrest and attachment suits. Libby has represented maritime clients at all phases of the litigation, from investigating marine casualties on behalf of vessel owners, through the pre-trial litigation phase, to trials and appeals. In addition to her litigation practice, Libby also advises clients on maritime contract matters including towage agreements, vessel charters, purchase and sale agreements, and master services agreements.