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Maritime & Transportation Law

OVERVIEW

Gawthrop Greenwood represents local, national and international transportation companies in their maritime law and transportation needs, specializing in Shipping, with experience in Motor Carrier and Trucking, Rail and Aviation.

Our attorneys are experienced in all facets of commercial transactions, financing, regulatory and legislative issues, environmental issues, litigation and contract disputes including the following related services.

MARITIME & TRANSPORTATION LAW SERVICES

Related News & Insights

Gawthrop Greenwood Ranked Nationally in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms

Gawthrop Greenwood Ranked Nationally in 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms

Gawthrop Attorneys in West Chester, Wilmington & Berwyn Recognized by 2024 Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch

What’s New with Offshore Wind Farms and Coastwise Trade Laws in the U.S.

Gawthrop Greenwood Ranked Nationally in “Best Law Firms” 2023

Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry Announces Sandy Knapp as 2022 Female Business Leader of the Year

New Bills Have Significant Implications for Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 & Jones Act if Passed

New Ruling on Wind Farms and Coastwise Trade Laws in the U.S.

Passage of the NDAA Provides Boost for U.S. Maritime Community

Business Award Presented to Gawthrop Greenwood’s Sandra L. Knapp by March of Dimes at 30th Annual Chester County Women of Achievement

Key Contacts

Sandra L. Knapp

(610) 696-8225

sknapp@gawthrop.com

Michael F. Merlie

(610) 696-8225

mmerlie@gawthrop.com

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TEAM

Sandra L. Knapp

Michael F. Merlie

Gordon W. Prince

NEWS & INSIGHTS

Gawthrop Greenwood Ranked Nationally in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms

For a seventh consecutive year, Gawthrop Greenwood is ranked nationally in Best Law Firms®. The…

Gawthrop Greenwood Ranked Nationally in 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms

For a sixth consecutive year, Gawthrop Greenwood is ranked nationally in Best Law Firms®. The…

Gawthrop Attorneys in West Chester, Wilmington & Berwyn Recognized by 2024 Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch

Gawthrop Greenwood, PC is pleased to announce that the following attorneys from our West Chester,…

What’s New with Offshore Wind Farms and Coastwise Trade Laws in the U.S.

By Sandra L. Knapp, Esq. Offshore wind farm projects along the East Coast have been dominating…

Theodore T. Speedy, Attorney at Gawthrop

Major Changes to Pennsylvania Building Codes to Affect Municipal Code Officials, Builders, Designers, Contractors

PA will officially implement the International Code Council 2021 Code Series as the Commonwealth’s Uniform Construction Code. All municipalities and municipal code officials, in addition to designers, contractors and builders who work with them, must ensure compliance.

Gawthrop Greenwood law price recipient Diya Lakshmanan in her front yard on graduation day

3 Students Awarded Gawthrop Greenwood’s 2025 Law Prize

"The night before I received the package with the award letter and book, I’d been contemplating what to do after completing my bachelor’s degree. Law had always been in the back of my mind..."

Gawthrop Attorneys Named 2025 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Attorneys from Gawthrop Greenwood, PC have been recognized as leaders in their fields in Pennsylvania…

Gawthrop Greenwood municipal and litigation attorney Theodore Speedy

Municipal Law and Litigation Attorney Theodore T. Speedy, Jr. Joins Gawthrop Greenwood

Gawthrop Greenwood, PC is pleased to announce that municipal law and litigation attorney Theodore T. Speedy, Jr. has joined the firm as an associate effective May 12, 2025.

How Can We Help You?

With offices in West Chester, Berwyn and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as Greater Wilmington, Delaware,
we provide the highest level of legal services throughout the Greater Mid-Atlantic Region.