JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GrayRobinson is pleased to announce the expansion of its global maritime and transportation practices with the addition of a veteran team of attorneys in the Jacksonville office. Coming from a nationally recognized law firm in Northeast Florida, the seven new attorneys joining the firm include James F. “Jim” Moseley, Jr., B.C.S., Shea M. Moser, Joni A. Poitier, Phillip A. “Phil” Buhler, B.C.S., Robert B. “Bob” Parrish, Charles M. “Charlie” Trippe, and Carson E. Proctor. Moseley will lead the firm’s Admiralty and Maritime Team.
“We are excited to expand our maritime and transportation practices with the addition of this superb team of attorneys,” said GrayRobinson President and CEO Dean Cannon. “Under the guidance of Jim Moseley, this team is internationally known for its deep knowledge and proven capabilities in the admiralty and maritime industries. We are thrilled to have them at GrayRobinson and look forward to the expanded value they will bring to our clients in Florida and beyond.”
“Our team is eager to begin this new chapter at GrayRobinson,” said Moseley. “Wrapping our specialized maritime and transportation experience into the firm’s full-service legal and lobbying platform creates an opportunity to provide our clients with even stronger and more comprehensive support. We are excited to work alongside our new colleagues to expand these practices and contribute to the firm’s global success.”
James F. “Jim” Moseley, Jr., B.C.S., Shareholder
Moseley, board-certified by The Florida Bar in Admiralty and Maritime Law, is a nationally recognized maritime litigator with four decades of courtroom and industry experience, offering strategic counsel that combines legal expertise with practical business solutions. Moseley represents shipowners, operators, insurers, logistics companies, railroads, trucking, and other transportation clients in high-stakes litigation, regulatory proceedings, and commercial transactions. His practice spans marine casualties, cargo claims, personal injury, insurance coverage, environmental matters, shipyard contracts, maritime finance, and charter negotiations, as well as regulatory proceedings before the U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board.
Earning the highest possible ranking — Band 1 for Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation in USA — Nationwide — by the Chambers USA Guide 2025, Moseley is known for his steady judgment, strategic insight, and practical problem-solving. He is particularly trusted by leading international marine insurers and P&I Clubs for complex, high-value claims involving vessels and cargo.
Deeply engaged in advancing maritime law, Moseley is slated to serve as the next president of the Maritime Law Association, was the former president of The Jacksonville Bar Association, and remains active in the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. Moseley has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2009–2026) for Admiralty and Maritime Law and holds an AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is admitted to practice in Florida, Georgia, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. He earned his Juris Doctor from Samford University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Hampden-Sydney College.
Moser is a strategic litigator navigating complex disputes at the intersection of business, maritime, and transportation law. He represents clients in a broad range of civil and commercial litigation, including complex contract claims, cargo and logistics disputes, vessel-related matters, railroad and trucking issues, and commercial leasing conflicts, handling cases in both state and federal courts. His approach is grounded in practical solutions and focused on achieving results for clients.
With nearly two decades of experience, Moser brings deep industry knowledge and a results-driven perspective to matters involving maritime operations and transportation claims. He is an active member of the Jacksonville Bar Association and the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, contributing leadership and expertise to the legal and maritime communities.
Moser is admitted to practice in Florida, Georgia, and multiple federal district courts across both states. He earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, and his B.S.B.A. in Economics from the University of Florida.
Poitier is an experienced litigator providing focused, strategic defense in maritime, railroad, trucking, and criminal/white-collar matters. She represents corporate clients and insurers in complex civil litigation, including product claims, transportation-sector liability, railroad law, and serious personal injury cases, managing disputes from investigation through trial and appeal in both state and federal courts.
Poitier began her legal career as a prosecutor in Florida’s 4th Judicial Circuit, where she tried more than 40 jury cases. Leveraging this depth of courtroom experience, Poitier applies a results-driven approach to high-stakes matters involving catastrophic loss in highly regulated industries.
Poitier is admitted to practice in Florida and Georgia and holds an AV-Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. She earned her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Pre-Law from Spelman College. She remains actively engaged in professional and civic leadership at both the local and state levels.
Phillip A. “Phil” Buhler, B.C.S., Of Counsel
Buhler brings more than four decades of maritime industry experience and over 30 years of sophisticated legal practice to clients navigating complex transactions and litigation. Board-certified by The Florida Bar in both Admiralty and Maritime Law and International Law, Buhler offers a global perspective on maritime law, intermodal transportation, international commercial disputes, and cross-border regulatory matters. He advises and represents clients in shipping, trade, environmental compliance, and government contracting before federal and state courts and administrative bodies worldwide.
Buhler’s work has taken him across the globe, representing a diverse mix of U.S. and foreign clients in maritime and commercial sectors. Active in thought leadership and policy development, he participates in national and international legal organizations and has lectured abroad, including at the Universities of Hamburg and Cologne, on maritime law, intermodal transportation, and U.S. civil procedure. His commitment to public service is reflected in leadership roles with nonprofit and civic organizations, as well as his ongoing academic research in maritime regulatory enforcement.
Buhler holds an AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers (2006–2025) in Transportation and Maritime. He is admitted to practice law in Florida, Louisiana, the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
He is a Ph.D. candidate at Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law and earned his LL.M. in Admiralty from Tulane University School of Law, Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, and Bachelor of Arts from The College of William and Mary.
Robert B. “Bob” Parrish, Of Counsel
Parrish is a veteran trial lawyer with more than 45 years of experience in maritime, environmental, and complex civil litigation. He represents shipowners, insurers, manufacturers, and businesses in high-stakes disputes, including vessel collisions, marine insurance coverage, environmental claims, and catastrophic personal injury and death cases. His practice also includes class action defense and product liability, where he has served as lead local trial counsel for one of the nation’s largest tobacco companies.
Parrish has led clients through every phase of complex litigation in both state and federal courts, often involving matters with significant financial and reputational stakes. He has handled natural resource damage assessments, oil spill and pollution litigation, and coral reef damage cases, and has played a key role in oil spill and casualty response networks. Known for his trial-tested, practical approach, he blends deep industry knowledge with strategic judgment to deliver effective outcomes in matters where regulatory, environmental, and commercial risks intersect.
Nationally recognized for his leadership in maritime law, Parrish is a past president of the Maritime Law Association, a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and holds an AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been recognized in Chambers USA for Transportation: Shipping/Maritime Litigation and The Best Lawyers in America (1995–2026) for Admiralty and Maritime Law. A frequent author and speaker, he contributes thought leadership alongside his active trial practice.
Parrish earned his Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law, where he served on the Duke Law Journal Editorial Board, and his Bachelor of Arts from Duke University. He is admitted to practice in Florida and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Charles M. “Charlie” Trippe, Jr., Of Counsel
Trippe is a seasoned trial lawyer, counselor, and legal executive with decades of experience at the highest levels of government, industry, and private practice. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, transportation law, government practice, and alternative dispute resolution, guiding clients through complex disputes and regulatory challenges with practical judgment and proven insight.
He previously served as chief counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration and as senior in-house attorney for one of the nation’s largest freight railroads, where he handled high-risk litigation and transportation regulatory matters. Trippe also served as general counsel to former Florida Governor (now U.S. Senator) Rick Scott and former Florida Attorney General (now U.S. Senator) Ashley Moody, advising on legal and policy issues affecting the State of Florida. This combination of complex litigation experience, transportation sector knowledge, and public service gives him a unique perspective in helping clients resolve high-stakes matters.
A Florida Supreme Court-certified civil mediator and experienced arbitrator, Trippe is admitted to practice law in Florida, Massachusetts, and New York. He earned his Juris Doctor through Columbia Law School’s Accelerated Interdisciplinary Legal Education Program and his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College.
Proctor focuses her practice on maritime, transportation, and business litigation, representing clients in complex matters under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and maritime torts, such as personal injury, vessel collisions, and salvage. She also advises on trucking liability and commercial disputes, handling cases through all stages of litigation in both state and federal courts.
Active in the Jacksonville and maritime legal communities, Proctor serves on the Associate Board of the Young Lawyers Section of the Jacksonville Bar Association, is a member of the Maritime Law Association, and participates in the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. She is also deeply engaged in community service, currently serving as president of the Rotaract Club of Jacksonville’s Beaches for 2025–2026.
Proctor has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers as a Rising Star 2025 in Transportation and Maritime. She is admitted to practice law in Florida and Georgia. She earned her Juris Doctor and Master of Professional Science in Marine Ecosystems and Society from the University of Miami and her Bachelor Science in Environmental Science from Florida State University.
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