ROBERT W. BLANCK
Born in Miami, Florida, March 5, 1955; admitted to bar, 1980, Florida.
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, including Trial Bar:
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals,
Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. Education: University of Notre Dame (B.B.A.,
1977); University of Miami (J.D., 1980). Member: The Florida Bar; Dade
County Bar Association; Maritime Law Association of the United States;
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute; Port Everglades Mariners Club,
Miami River Businessmen Association; Miami Marine Council.
Professional Information:
Mr. Blanck has over twenty-three years experience in civil litigation in
both State and Federal Court. Mr. Blanck's practice focuses on admiralty
and maritime law, insurance, cargo matters, NVOCC, Freight Forwarding,
Custom Brokers, Indirect Carriers, personal injury and wrongful death,
charter party disputes, account collection, hull and property and
collision cases. Mr. Blanck was formerly a partner of Hayden & Milliken,
P.A. and a partner of Rodriguez, Horr, Aronson & Blanck, P.A
JONATHAN S. COOPER
Born in Rochester, New York, December 12, 1962, admitted Florida bar,
1996; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; Court of
Appeals 11th Circuit. Education: University of Colorado (B.A.
1985); University of Miami (J.D. 1996). Member: American Bar
Association; The Florida Bar; Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute,
United States Propeller Club, International Cargo Facilitation
Committee, Florida Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association.
Professional Information:
Mr. Cooper’s Admiralty practice areas include marine insurance, maritime
liens, vessel arrest and attachment, salvage, and maritime personal
injury, with a concentration on litigation involving the carriage of
goods by sea, air, and land. He has represented a wide array of clients
in the multimodal transport industry, including OTI’s, warehouse
operators, freight consolidators, direct and indirect air carriers,
motor truck operators, and import / export entities. Mr. Cooper is also
experienced in administrative matters involving government agencies,
including the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border
Patrol, and the Federal Maritime Commission.
IGNACIO J. VAZQUEZ, JR.
Born in Miami, Florida, November 09, 1979, admitted to bar, Florida,
2005. Education: Florida State University (B.A. 2002); Saint Thomas
University (J.D., magna cum laude, 2005). Member: The Florida Bar; U.S.
District Court, Southern District of Florida; Florida Customs Brokers
and Freight Forwarders Association.
Professional Information:
Mr. Vazquez’s practice focuses on maritime and transportation law,
insurance, personal injury and wrongful death, cargo claims, workers
compensation and account collection.