Marine

We have extensive experience in both commercial and casualty matters. There is virtually no issue related to maritime law that we haven’t addressed with consistent success.

• Seamen’s claims	• Cargo disputes	• Workers’ compensation claims
• Insurance coverage disputes	• Defense Base Act claims	• Longshore & Harborworkers’   Compensation Act claims

Energy

The energy sector is familiar territory for Wheat Oppermann & Meeks. Our firm has experience in all aspects of the energy business, including, but not limited to:

• Drilling and downhole disputes	• Workers’ compensation claims	• Pollution disputes
• Property claims	• Insurance coverage matters

Construction

The range of clients Wheat Oppermann & Meeks have served in the construction world is comprehensive. Those benefiting from our expertise in this sector include commercial owners, homeowners, contractors, subcontractors, architects and developers. This experience has covered:

• Lien and bond claims	• Retainage claims	• Delay claims
• Arbitrations	• Coverage litigation	• Construction defects
• Warranty claims	• General corporate matters

Toxic Tort

The firm has successfully defended diverse companies in toxic tort claims, including asbestosis, silicosis, and welding rod claims.