I am Captain Masoud Jahani, leading Jahani Law P.C. in Long Beach, CA. My firm is dedicated to maritime law, civil litigation, and immigration law. As an attorney and a Master Mariner with a background in international vessel trading, I provide customized legal services to both individuals and businesses. At Jahani Law, we handle maritime disputes, business litigation, and offer a full range of immigration services. We are recognized for our client-centered approach and our commitment to securing favorable outcomes. Our firm upholds the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and personalized legal solutions, serving clients throughout California and beyond.
- Maritime Law
- Immigration Law
- Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Work Visas
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 315638
- English: Spoken, Written
- Persian: Spoken, Written
- Attorney
- Jahani Law
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- My practice areas are Immigration law, and Maritime Law
- Master and Nautical officer
- Shipping companies
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- Master and officer of Ocean Going Vessels
- California Western School of Law
- J.D. (2014) | Juris Doctor
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- University of London
- LL.B. (2005) | Law
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- Strathclyde University, Southampton, U.K
- B.Tech Higher National Diploma In Nautical Science (1986) | Nautical Science
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- California State Bar  # 315638
- - Current
- Attorney at Law
- California State Bar
- Juris Doctor
- California School of Law
- Bachelor of Laws Degree
- University of London England
- Master Mariner
- Transport Canada Marine Safet and Security
- Master Mariner
- Marine Safety Agency United Kingdom
- Q. How are sales regulated on cruise ships? do the onboard shops/stores follow the laws of the ship's flag state?
- A: In summary, onboard shops and stores on cruise ships typically follow the laws of the ship's flag state, but U.S. laws apply when the ship is within U.S. territorial waters or under specific international agreements.
Sales on cruise ships are primarily regulated by the laws of the ship's flag state. This principle is well-established in international maritime law, which dictates that the internal affairs of a ship, including commercial transactions, are governed by the law of the country whose flag the ship. This rule is known as the "law of the flag" and is recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts as a fundamental aspect of maritime law.
However, when a ... Read More
- Q. Cruise ship involved,Allen Marine Tours my work, Princess Cruise bus - possibly princess cruise ship, search medical cen
- A: The legal issues that may be raised based on the provided text include potential claims of negligence, personal injury, and possibly medical malpractice. The episodes of amnesia, unconsciousness, and wandering off could be indicative of a serious medical condition that was not properly addressed or managed by the entities involved, such as the cruise ship operator, the tour company, or the airline. Also, potential tolling of the statute of limitations due to their medical condition has to be considered. Overall more information is required for a more detailed assessment.
- Q. If someone is holding onto your vessel and has been instructed to release your vessel and they do not, can you remove it
- A: Yes, under U.S. Federal law, if someone is instructed to release a vessel but fails to do so, the owner can legally remove the vessel. This is supported by case law where the courts have addressed similar situations involving the retention and release of vessels.
The key term is has the instruction come from a legal authority.
For instance, in cases where a vessel has been wrongfully detained or held, the rightful owner has the legal right to reclaim their property. This is evident in scenarios where the vessel's detention was based on misunderstandings or wrongful claims by another party . Additionally, the courts have recognized the owner's right to act to protect their property, ... Read More