
LAW OFFICE OF
SAMUEL C HIGGINBOTTOM
Helping clients navigate their Maritime, Insurance, & Small Business legal needs
PRACTICE
AREAS

Marine Insurance, Yacht Insurance, Boat Insurance claims, Vessel Charters, Bareboat Charters, Vessel Sales & Transactions, Vessel Documentation & Regulation, Marina Liens, Collisions & Property Damage, Cargo Loss & Damage, Maritime Liens, Salvage & Towage, Limitation of Liability, Maritime Injury, Jones Act Seaman Claims, Maintenance & Cure, Maritime Litigation, P&I Claims
Automobile Insurance , Business Insurance, General Liability, Directors & Officers, Errors and Omissions, Professional Liability, Construction claims (home & pool), Injury claims
SMALL BUSINESS COUNSEL
Contract review, preparation, and negotiation, Business formation and dissolution, Ownership disputes, Online reputation defense, Contractor/Employee relations, Cease and Desist/Demand Letters, Insurance claims, Dispute resolution, Civil litigation, General counsel

SAMUEL C. HIGGINBOTTOM

While growing up, I had the pleasure to spend many summers in Florida were I developed an appreciation for boating Florida's waterways. These positive experiences influenced my decision to attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy, a federal service academy. While at the Academy, I had the opportunity to work on container ships, boom ships, and a LASH ship. Upon graduating and receiving a USCG license, I gained valuable experience working as a marine engineer aboard research vessels, ATBs and tug boats. I also had the privilege to serve as an officer in the US Navy Reserve.
After a few years working on the water, I pursued a legal education from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. Upon graduating and passing the bar, I started practicing Maritime and Admiralty Law at a Florida law firm. After a few years, I transitioned my practice to a national firm to gain experience in additional areas of litigation.
With over a decade of experience working at large law firms in the Tampa area, I have handled large and small cases involving legal issues in the areas of personal injury, insurance disputes, government contracts, landlord/tenant, professional liability, property damages and maritime law.
I look forward to providing individuals and small businesses, which appreciate and depend on the waterways of Tampa Bay, and Florida, the benefits of my experience. Contact me to discuss how I might help you address your legal issues.
Education:
United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), BS in Marine Engineering
The Catholic University of America,
The Columbus School of Law, JD
Memberships:
USMMA Alumni Association, Tampa Chapter- past President
Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLAUS)
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI)
Tampa Bay Mariners Club- Skipper 2023
The Florida Bar - Admiralty Law Committee
Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce
Bar Admissions:
Florida
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida

Contact info:
Office: Riverview, Florida
Mail: 10312 Bloomingdale Ave Ste 108-315,
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 825 -1267
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