Oct. 23, 2026
Adam Deitz, Esq.
Mariner Law, PLLC https://www.marinerlaw.com/team/adam-deitz-maritime-lawyer
About The Lecturer
Adam E. Deitz, Esq. is a maritime personal injury lawyer with Mariner Law, PLLC, a law firm dedicated exclusively to personal injury claims under maritime and admiralty law. Through his national practice, Adam has handled hundreds of injury claims under the Jones Act and general maritime law all over the country. As both an experienced maritime attorney and a licensed mariner, Adam brings a unique and practical perspective to maritime law.
Adam earned his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law, where he focused on maritime law through courses such as Admiralty Law, Maritime Practice and Procedure, Law of the Sea, Marine Insurance, Salvage Law, and Maritime Regulatory Practices. Simultaneously, Adam completed a Master of Marine Affairs degree at the University of Rhode Island.
Before his time with Mariner Law, Adam practiced at established maritime defense law firms in New York City. He represented vessel owners in complex litigation involving personal injury claims, vessel casualties, and multi-million-dollar commercial disputes. Today, Adam exclusively represents injured mariners, passengers, and longshore workers in claims under the Jones Act, general maritime law, and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
Adam’s professional excellence has been recognized repeatedly:
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (multiple years)
- Super Lawyers Rising Star in Transportation/Maritime Law (multiple years)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
He is a Proctor in Admiralty, a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA), and serves as Vice-Chair of the MLA Committee on Marine Torts and Casualties. Adam is also active in the American Association for Justice Admiralty Law Section, serving as Vice-Chair. Frequently interviewed by media outlets for his insights on maritime issues, Adam combines deep industry knowledge with litigation experience to advocate for those injured on or near the water.
Practice Area(s)
Admiralty & Maritime
Personal Injury and Negligence
Tort
Litigation
Education
J.D., Roger Williams University School of Law, May 2014
Master of Marine Affairs, The University of Rhode Island, December 2014
B.A.C., The University of Tennessee, B.A.C., May 2011 (Magna Cum Laude)
