Lindsey C. Brock III is a Shareholder based in the firm’s Jacksonville, Florida office. With a Master of Laws degree in Admiralty from Tulane University, Lindsey is a highly respected attorney whose practice focuses on Admiralty and Maritime Law, Transportation and Logistics, Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Public Policy. Known for his comprehensive approach and unwavering dedication to clients, he is trusted by individuals, businesses, and institutions alike.

Lindsey brings decades of experience in resolving complex maritime, commercial, and insurance disputes across multiple jurisdictions. He represents clients locally in Florida, as well as nationally and internationally, including engagements across the United States, the Caribbean, and Europe through connections in London. His practice encompasses transactional matters, litigation in state and federal courts, and domestic and international arbitration. He has represented clients across a wide range of legal areas, including:

• Maritime Casualty and Property Damage
• Exoneration from and Limitation of Liability
• Maritime Product Liability
• Vessel Arrest and Attachment in Commercial Maritime Law
• Maritime Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
• Salvage, Towing, and Environmental Law
• Yacht Management and Employment Disputes
• Vessel Transactions and Sale Disputes

Lindsey is recognized in the maritime industry for handling high-stakes maritime casualty cases which involve fires, allisions, collisions, sinking, and recovery operations. His extensive experience includes cases spanning from South Carolina to South America, where he has investigated causes, identified liable parties, and addressed related environmental concerns.

A respected voice in the Jacksonville community, Lindsey has served in leadership roles, including as Chair of the Jacksonville Charter Revision Commission and as a member of the Jacksonville Waterways Commission. Lindsey has also held positions with the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee, advising on national maritime policy. His contributions to maritime law extend to his teaching roles, including as an Adjunct Professor at Florida Coastal School of Law, where he helped establish the pioneering LL.M. in Transportation & Logistics program.

Throughout his career, Lindsey has represented both individual and corporate clients in state and federal courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and early neutral evaluation. He has handled cases involving large-scale marine casualties, defended marina operators and marine product manufacturers, and assisted clients in complex transactions and insurance matters. Notably, he has represented passengers and cruise lines, including tender vessels in the U.S. and Caribbean, and advised clients in various areas, from zoning and private property disputes to insurance coverage and bad faith claims.

Media/In the News

• Quoted, 37 years later after discovering Jupiter shipwreck, company still fights for right to hunt treasure, SunSentinel, August 7, 2024
• Media Appearance, Maritime attorney breaks down what’s next in Baltimore bridge collapse, News4Jax, June 5, 2024
• Media Appearance, Mayor Deegan: Dames Point Bridge has safeguards in place to prevent it from collapsing if it’s hit by a ship, News4Jax, March 26, 2024
• Media Appearance, ‘Worst-case scenario:’ Jacksonville maritime attorney speaks about Baltimore bridge collapse, Action News Jax, March 26, 2024
• Co-Host and Commentator, Ed Dean Radio Show, WBOB, Jacksonville, Florida

Publications

• Author, Chapter 6, Carriage of Goods, Florida Maritime Law & Practice, Florida Bar, 8th Ed., 2023; 7th Ed., 2022; 6th Ed., 2019; 5th Ed., 2017
• Author, The Difference Between Professionalism & Ethics, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, 2023
• Author, Practice & Procedure: Declatory Judgments & Jury Trials in Maritime Claims, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, 2018
• Author, The Practical Effects of Lozman, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, 2013

Professional Associations and Memberships

• The Florida Bar, Admiralty Law Committee, Member
  • Chair, 2014-2016; Vice Chair, 2013-2014
• Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI) 
  • Vice Chair, 2024; Secretary, 2023; Treasurer, 2022; Editorial Committee, 2020; Long Range Planning Committee Chair, 2018-2019; Member 2014-2017; Port Director, Jacksonville, Florida