Picciurro Law

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(619) 202-3195

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André
M. Picciurro

RELATED SERVICES

  • Environmental & Toxic Tort
  • Asbestos & Talc
  • Maritime
  • Chemical Exposure

OFFICES

  • San Diego
  • Irvine
  • Los Angeles

OVERVIEW

The son of a maritime claims adjuster in Miami, Florida, the “Cruise Capital of the World,” André Picciurro attended the University of Miami School of Law, during which time he clerked for a maritime defense firm that hired him out of law school. André was immediately submerged in the defense of cruise lines and other vessel owners in personal injury actions brought by crew and passengers. Now, as a maritime attorney for over two decades, André has piloted his clients through the defense of personal injury claims, domestic and international arbitration of crew member employment disputes and consumer claims, vessel arrests, attachments, cargo claims, oil spill response, limitation of liability actions, and general average claims. As former outside general counsel for the world’s largest cruise line trade association, André provided general corporate advice, drafted internal corporate policies and governance documents, handled labor disputes, reviewed and negotiated contracts, prepared environmental and safety policies, advised on compliance with national and international laws governing advertising, antitrust, and disability issues, and directed outside litigation. André has drafted two amicus curiae briefs filed with the U.S. Supreme Court and is often asked to draft appellate-level briefs in various jurisdictions.

  • Successfully enforced forum-selection clause in maritime contract through appeal before the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District (Saba v. Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. (2023) 2023 WL 4168142)
  • Successfully argued appeal before the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, resulting in summary judgment in cruise line’s favor involving California’s Unfair Competition Law and other consumer remedy statutes (Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. Sup. Ct. (Wang) (2009) 179 Cal.App.4th 36)
  • Advised on, drafted, and negotiated language for federal and state legislation including the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act and Florida’s pilotage laws and Administrative Code
  • The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Updates and Developments in Maritime Personal Injury Cases, Pacific Admiralty Seminar, San Francisco, CA (2024)
  • The Current State of the Maritime Labour Convention, Maritime Law Association, Philadelphia, PA (2014)
  • Incident Investigation-Legal Realities, Association of Marine Underwriters of San Francisco & San Francisco Marine Claims Association, San Francisco, CA (November 2014)

Admissions

  • California
  • Florida
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Courts for the Southern Central, and Northern Districts of California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Memberships

  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of Florida

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, University of Miami School of Law (2000)
    • University of Miami Inter-American Law Review, Associate Editor
    • Paul Anton Merit Scholarship Recipient
    • Corpus Juris Secundum Award, Torts
    • CALI Awards in Legal Research & Writing, Torts, and Evidence
  • B.A., English, magna cum laude, Florida International University (1997)
    • Faculty Scholar’s Award

Lisa G.
Taylor

OVERVIEW

Lisa attended the University of San Diego School of Law, where she was a member of the Moot Court Board and represented the school at national and international moot court competitions, including the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. She is a member of The Order of Barristers, in recognition of her achievements in oral advocacy. Lisa has lived and practiced in San Diego since her graduation from law school. For two decades, Lisa’s practice involved the representation of maritime clients, including H. J. Heinz & Co., Del Monte Foods, StarKist Foods, Tri Marine Group, and Pacific Tugboat Service, in personal injury matters arising out of crew claims.

  • California
  • U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Central, and Northern Districts of California
  • J.D., cum laude, University of San Diego School of Law (1991)
  • Moot Court Board
  • Moot Court Traveling Team
  • Best Oralist, Best Team Brief, Member of United States Semi-finalist team at the 1989-1990 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
  • B.A., Psychology, University of California, Riverside (1987)
    • Regents Scholar
    • Alumni Scholar

Kelsey B.
Milack.

OVERVIEW

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Kelsey B. Milack grew up with an love for the ocean, an interest that would eventually guide her career toward maritime law. Kelsey earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with dual emphases in Marketing and Management from the University of Colorado at Boulder before attending Tulane University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor and Admiralty & Maritime Law Certificate. 

Kelsey’s legal career has been dedicated to the defense of maritime and transportation industry clients, including shipowners, tug and barge operators, marine terminal operators, cruise lines, and motor carriers. Before joining Picciurro Law, Kelsey practiced with prominent maritime defense firms, where she handled matters under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and general maritime law, defending personal injury, wrongful death, and casualty-related claims, as well as advising clients on maritime contracts, terminal lease agreements, waivers of liability, and compliance with maritime statutes and regulations. 

Combining her legal skill with her business background, Kelsey is passionate about protecting the interests of maritime industry clients while navigating the unique legal challenges of operating on the water.
  • State Bar of California 
  • United States District Court for the Central and Northern Districts of California 
  • J.D., Tulane University School of Law (2020) 
  • Admiralty & Maritime Law Certificate 
  • B.S. Business Administration, University of Colorado at Boulder (2017) 
  • Dual Emphasis in Marketing and Management