James F. "Jim" Moseley, Jr. Attorney At Law

Nationally recognized maritime litigator. Decades of courtroom and industry experience, providing strategic counsel that blends legal expertise with practical business solutions.

James F. “Jim” Moseley Jr. is regarded as one of the nation’s foremost maritime attorneys and serves as the Admiralty and Maritime Specialty Team Leader at GrayRobinson. With four decades of litigation experience spanning collision, cargo loss, maritime commercial disputes, insurance coverage, and personal injury, he also counsels clients on shipyard contracts, maritime insurance, maritime finance, and charter negotiations. Known for his steady judgment and strategic approach, Jim handles litigation, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and non-litigation counseling for shipowners, operators, insurers, logistics companies, railroads, and other transportation clients. His practice includes matters ranging from cargo claims and marine casualties to environmental and regulatory proceedings before the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board.

Jim’s reputation for integrity and professionalism extends across the maritime, transportation, and logistics industries. Ranked nationally in Band 1 by Chambers USA and board-certified by The Florida Bar in Admiralty and Maritime Law, he is recognized by clients, peers, and opposing counsel for his breadth of experience and ability to manage complicated disputes with precision and creativity. He is particularly trusted by leading international marine insurers in the London market and European P&I Clubs, who rely on his counsel in high-value, complex claims involving vessels and cargo. His work regularly places him at the forefront of significant global maritime issues, where clients depend on him for both sound legal strategy and practical, business-minded solutions.

Deeply engaged in advancing maritime law, Jim is slated to serve as the next president of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and remains an active member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. In these roles, and through his leadership of GrayRobinson’s Admiralty and Maritime Specialty Team, he contributes to policy development and professional collaboration while mentoring the next generation of maritime attorneys. Whether guiding clients through regulatory and environmental challenges, advising on operational risk, or litigating complex disputes, Jim brings a practical, time-tested approach to resolving critical issues in the maritime and transportation sectors.

• Recognition
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2009-2026
    • Admiralty and Maritime Law
      • Lawyer of the Year, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025
  • Chambers USA, National, Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation, 2005-2025
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent Rating
  • Florida Super Lawyers, Transportation and Maritime, Personal Injury, 2007-2019
• Affiliations
  • Chester Bedell American Inn of Court, Emeritus
    • Master of the Bench, 2015-2025
  • Comité Maritime International, Titulary Member
  • The Florida Bar
    • Grievance Committee, 4th Judicial Circuit
  • Jacksonville Bar Association
    • President, 2003-2004
    • Board of Governors, 1995-2003
  • Maritime Law Association of the United States
    • Officer First Vice President
    • Officer Second Vice President, 2022-2024
    • Officer Secretary, 2020-2022
    • Board of Directors, 2012-2019
  • Propeller Club of the United States
    • Jacksonville President, 1999-2000
  • Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
    • Jacksonville Port Director, 2001, 2002
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
    • Admiralty and Maritime Practice Committee, 2021-2024
• Credentials
  • J.D., Samford University School of Law, 1987
  • B.A., Hampden-Sydney College, 1984
  • Board-certified by The Florida Bar in Admiralty and Maritime Law
• Admissions
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Georgia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court