Our Firm

MARITIME LAW. IT’S ALL WE DO.

We believe that the complicated, often disputed realm of admiralty law requires undivided attention.

Working with us means having access to a qualified, specialized maritime lawyer, dedicated office staff, and the expertise of Founding Partner Charles Davant, one of the few board certified maritime attorneys in Florida.

Guiding Your Legal Matters to Safe Harbor

Dealing with a big, expensive, and complex maritime dispute? Let our crew of experts lead you through the storm. We are ready to represent your best interests, backed by a solid track record including out-of-court settlements and favorable judgments in Florida Federal and State Courts, as well as around the nation.

Our Team

Charles Davant

Attorney

Charlie is at the helm of our Firm, providing additional expert guidance whenever necessary, bringing extensive knowledge and a solid track record winning maritime, liability, and insurance cases.

Aaron Dmiszewicki

Attorney

Aaron is ready to litigate your insurance or appeals case, using his hard-earned legal know-how and a broad skill set to solve any legal conundrum you might encounter.

Rachel Davant

Attorney

Rachel Davant
Rachel is a proficient litigator focusing on healthcare and maritime issues with expansive knowledge in the fields of international, contract, and personal injury laws and regulations.

Melaina Haisfield

Attorney

With almost two decades of US and international experience, Melaina capably handles litigation and transactional matters in maritime, real estate, aviation, and corporate disputes.

Christina Coizeau

Attorney

Christina specializes in commercial and civil litigation. A former real estate executive who graduated with honors from law school, she is now an ambitious and dedicated attorney.

Brandon Bushway

Attorney

Brandon is an accomplished attorney contributing his impressive knowledge of relevant statutes along with strong communication and advocacy skills to achieve successful outcomes.

Jennifer Mulligan

Attorney

Jennifer is a dedicated lawyer and persuasive writer accompanying her in-depth legal knowledge with strong people skills, international experience and boating know-how.

Lee Smith

Attorney

Lee has a strong background in civil defense and insurance law. He has a passion for maritime law and is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to his clients.

Caitlin Burton

Paralegal

Caitlin is a talented paralegal assisting clients professionally and attentively in their legal matters while continuing to build her maritime law résumé.

Mary Dost

Lead Accountant

Mary, our dedicated lead accountant, is focused on supporting the success of the Davant Law team and clients.