Thomas M. Grasso graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York in 1991, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Martine Transportation. Following graduation he sailed as Third Officer with the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command on underway replenishment vessels and raised his license to Second Mate Unlimited /1600 GT Master. Before attending law school, Mr. Grasso worked for a customs broker as an imports specialist concentrating in fruit, seafood, steel, cocoa and coffee imports. Mr. Grasso graduated from the University of Akron School of Law in 1997 and entered private practice, where he developed expertise in claims involving contracts of carriage in all modes of transport, lost and damaged goods, warehousing and distribution operations, recreational boating warranty, maritime personal injury and commercial litigation.
Mr. Grasso's clients have included major marine insurers, commodity traders, cargo owners, manufacturers, charterers, logistics and forwarding companies, shipyards and marine terminals.
Contact Information:
tmg@caseybarnett.com
Mobile: 908-447-3780
Education:
United States Merchant Marine Academy, B.S.
University of Akron School of Law, J.D.
Practice Areas:
Ocean, Aviation, Rail and Motor Carriage of Goods
Sales of Goods under UCC & UNCISG
Logistics, Distribution & Warehousing Operations
Marine & In-Land Marine Claims and Insurance
Marine Terminal and Shipyard Liability
Vessel Charter Party Disputes and Charterer's Legal Liability
Vessel Casualties
Recreational Boating Warranty and Personal Injury
Commercial Litigation and Arbitration
Complex Litigation
Bars and Admissions:
New York
New Jersey
US District Court Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
US District Court District of New Jersey
US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Affiliations/Memberships:
American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Maritime Law Association of the United States, Committee for the Carriage of Goods
Transportation Lawyers Association
Northeast Chemical Association
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