Atty. Matthew A. Moeller
Matthew’s experience and practice primarily includes the representation of shipyards, vessel owners and operators and contractors as well as other businesses in maritime, construction and commercial disputes. This experience includes the defense of Jones Act, Longshore Harbor and Worker’s Compensation Act, and maritime personal injury claims, as well as maritime contractual disputes and maritime property damage matters.
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About Matthew A. Moeller at a glance
Matthew A. Moeller is a maritime attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Grasso Moeller LLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2005) and Texas (2018). Educated at Louisiana State University (—, 2015) and Loyola University New Orleans (—, 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Fellow-American Bar Foundation – 2019 (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew’s experience and practice primarily includes the representation of shipyards, vessel owners and operators and contractors as well as other businesses in maritime, construction and commercial disputes
- This experience includes the defense of Jones Act, Longshore Harbor and Worker’s Compensation Act, and maritime personal injury claims, as well as maritime contractual disputes and maritime property damage matters
- Matthew’s experience also includes the defense of insurers, hotel operators, and transportation companies in land-based personal injury actions
- Matthew represents shipyards in vessel construction and repair disputes and general and sub-contractors in breach of contract, non-payment, defective workmanship, and lien disputes
- Matthew also represents businesses in actions concerning breach of contract, fraud, intentional interference with contract, unfair trade practices and trade secret violations, as well as real estate title and boundary disputes
- Matthew has tried numerous cases to verdict, obtaining both bench and jury verdicts in favor of his clients
- In addition to his litigation practice, Matthew counsels maritime clients in the formation and negotiation of master service agreements, master time charter agreements, third party access and boarding agreements and vessel construction contracts
- Matthew counsels other businesses in the preparation and negotiation of non-compete, non-disclosure, non-solicitation, and professional services contracts
- Matthew serves as outside general counsel for numerous clients including the largest liftboat owner/operator in the Gulf of Mexico
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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