Tim Akpinar - New York Lawyer

Tim specializes in handling cases involving car accidents, premises liability incidents, medical negligence, recreational boating mishaps, cruise ship incidents, and intricate cases related to hull, machinery, and cargo. He provides legal representation to commercial sailors, recreational boaters, cruise passengers, and other individuals seeking compensation for injuries. With a background as a former shipboard officer, Tim possesses a deep understanding of the significance of the Jones Act and other maritime regulations. He has shared his knowledge as a law instructor at SUNY Maritime College and within the MBA curriculum at Southern New Hampshire University. Additionally, Tim offers tutoring services to law school graduates preparing for the New York State Bar Exam. His expertise has been acknowledged in various publications, including a mention in Wikipedia regarding the Seaman’s Manslaughter Statute. Tim was invited to speak on the topic of limitation of liability at an event organized by the American Trial Lawyers Association (Defeating Limitation of Liability in Maritime Law). Prior to his legal career, Tim served as an environmental engineer at an 826 MW power plant, where he trained New York City firefighters on handling plant hazards such as 138,000-volt equipment, high-pressure steam, and chemical storage. He also held the role of shift supervisor at a 425 MW station, overseeing steam turbines and related systems. Tim contributes articles on maritime law to esteemed national publications like WorkBoat, The Ensign (US Power Squadron), Offshore, Marine Officer, and LI Boating World. For legal inquiries, Tim can be contacted at (718) 224-9824 or via email at timakpinarlawoffice@verizon.net.