Philip E. Weiss - an Oakland, United States Maritime Lawyer

Oakland Maritime Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Maritime

Attorney Information

Overview

Mr. Weiss graduated cum laude from San Francisco State University, where he earned degrees in Political Science and Philosophy, and after four years in the U.S. Navy, earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law where he served as the Editor-In-Chief of the U.S.F. Maritime law Journal. Mr. Weiss is a respected author and speaker on maritime law issues, and for 17 of his 20 years of practice, has successfully represented hundreds of marina, boat yard, and other clients in a broad array of maritime issues, including those involving "necessaries" liens, trespassing and abandoned vessels, wharfage and other maritime contracts, oil pollution and maritime torts. Mr. Weiss currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Maritime Law at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, is a non-voting member of the San Diego Harbor Safety Committee, and sits by appointment as the Chair of the California State Bar Commission on Specialization in Admiralty and Maritime law.

Education

Legal Education
- University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California
  J.D.
  Law Journal: U.S.F. Maritime Law Journal, Editor-In-Chief
Non Legal Education
- San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: Political Science and Philosophy

Classes and Seminars

Adjunct Professor of Maritime Law, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Other Affiliations

San Diego Harbor Safety Committee (Non-Voting Member)
California State Bar Commission on Specialization in Admiralty and Maritime law (Chair)

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Oakland, CA

825 Washington Street
Suite 233
The Ratto Building
Oakland, CA 94612

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Phone: 855-272-5380

Fax: 510-268-6181

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Website: https://www.maritimetriallawyers.com

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