Andrew Anderson - a Miami, United States Admiralty & Maritime Lawyer

Miami Admiralty & Maritime Lawyer

Updated: 03/16/2026

Areas of Practice

Admiralty & Maritime
Commercial Litigation
Insurance
Products Liability
Transportation

Attorney Information

Overview

Andrew W. Anderson is a partner in both Chartwell's Miami and Fort Lauderdale offices. Mr. Anderson graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, with a B.S. in 1969, and earned his law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Miami, School of Law in 1976. In addition, Mr. Anderson received his LL.M. Degree, Ocean and Coastal Law from the University of Miami in 1987. He is admitted to the Florida Bar, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United States District Court, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Court of Military Appeals . Mr. Anderson concentrates his practice in admiralty and maritime law, commercial litigation, products liability, and insurance coverage litigation. He is an active member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club, and the Miami Marine Arbitration Council. Mr. Anderson has served as a member of the Adjunct Faculty of the University of Miami School of Law (Marine Insurance, Admiralty) and the Florida International University College of Law (Admiralty).

Education

Legal Education
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1976
  J.D.
  Honors: magna cum laude
  Law Review: University of Miami Law Review, Editorial Board
- University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida, 1987
  LL.M., Ocean and Costal Concentration
Non Legal Education
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 1969
  B.S.
  Major: Economics

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Past Positions

U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, 1969 - 1989

Classes and Seminars

University of Miami, School of Law, Lecturer

Pro Bono Activities

Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club

Published Works

Articles

Salvage and Recreational Vessels, 6 U.S.F. Mar. LJ 203, 1993
Practice Guide: Pleasure Boats, 4 U.S.F. Mar. LJ 99, 1992
Jurisdiction Over Stateless Vessels On the High Seas, 13 J. Mar. Law & Com. 323, 1982

Bar Admissions

Florida, 1976
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Specialties and Certifications

Admiralty and Maritime Law, Board Certified

Other Affiliations

Florida Bar Association, 1995 - 1996 (Chair, Admiralty Law Committee)
Florida Bar Association (Member)
Miami Marine Arbitration Council (Director)
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (Member)
Florida Bar Association, Maritime Law Association of the United States (Member)

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Miami, FL

200 S. Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 300
Miami, FL 33131

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Fax: (305) 372-5044

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Website: http://www.chartwelllaw.com

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