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Tim Akpinar

Tim Akpinar

A dedicated attorney who fights hard for the rights of injury victims
  • Personal Injury, Maritime Law, Products Liability ...
  • New Jersey, New York
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Biography

Tim handles motor vehicle accidents, slip & fall accidents, medical malpractice, boating accidents, cruise ship accidents, and complex hull/machinery/cargo cases. Tim represents commercial mariners, recreational boaters, cruise ship passengers, and other injury plaintiffs. As a former shipboard officer, he understands the importance of the Jones Act and other maritime laws.

Tim taught law at SUNY Maritime College and in the MBA program at Southern New Hampshire University. On a limited basis, he tutors law school graduates for the New York State Bar Exam. He is referenced in Wikipedia - Seaman’s Manslaughter Statute. Tim was asked to cover the subject of limitation of liability for the American Trial Lawyers Association (Defeating Limitation of Liability in Maritime Law).

Tim worked as an environmental engineer for an 826 MW generating station where he trained NYC firefighters in first responder plant hazards that included 138,000-volt equipment, high-pressure steam, and bulk chemical storage. He worked as a shift supervisor at a 425 MW station, responsible for steam turbines and auxiliaries.

Tim covers maritime law topics for nationally published maritime and boating magazines, including WorkBoat, The Ensign (US Power Squadron), Offshore, Marine Officer, and LI Boating World. Tim can be reached at (718) 224-9824 or timakpinarlawoffice@verizon.net.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Maritime Law
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Environmental Law
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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New York
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Education
St. John's University School of Law
J.D.
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State University of New York - Maritime College at Ft. Schuyler
Bachelor of Engineering (1981) | Mechanical Engineering (Marine)
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Professional Associations
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Member
Current
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New York State Bar  # 2621100
Member
- Current
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Gulf Coast Mariners
Member
Activities: An Advocacy group for commercial mariners working on the nation's inland and coastal waterways
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Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Defeating Limitation of Liability in Maritime Law
Trial Magazine - The Journal of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Speaking Engagements
Legal Issues for Recreational Boaters, United States Power Squadron - Bayside Power Squadron
Tim spoke about admiralty jurisdiction over pleasure boats, boating accident legal issues, limitation of liability, salvage law, marine liens, and other legal issues related to recreational boating.
Maritime Law Issues for Commercial Mariners, Kingsborough Community College - Maritime Technology Program
Tim spoke about the legal responsibilities of officers and ship's crews, criminal liability, the Jones Act, limitation of liability, salvage law, recent developments in Coast Guard regulations with marine casualty reporting and alcohol testing, marine pollution, and other maritime law topics.
Recent Developments in Maritime Law, St. John's University School of Law
Admiralty Law Society
Tim spoke about salvage law, the law of finds, the Jones Act and legal issues affecting the rights of commercial fishermen.
Certifications
U.S. Military Sealift Command Shipboard Firefighting School
US MSC
ALARA Training - As Low As Reasonably Achievable - Radiation Considerations in Nuclear Power Plant Design
Reliability Engineering Training
Third Assistant Engineer - Steam & Motor Vessels - Unlimited Horsepower
US Coast Guard
Lifeboatman
US Coast Guard
Websites & Blogs
Website
General Personal Injury & Maritime Law Litigation and Arbitration
Legal Answers
8973 Questions Answered
Q. Do I have to sign an arbitration agreement after job change in Florida?
A: A Florida employment attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost two weeks, and you mention a deadline. My experience with arbitration agreements is limited to injury claims, but from my experience there, I can say that they are enforceable (in terms of precluding litigation remedies in court, with or without a jury in injury claims) and they are generally "take it or leave it." If you still have time before your deadline and you are averse to signing the agreement, you could (1) await additional responses here, or (2.) you could reach out to Florida employment attorneys for a quick paid consult. Since most law firms in ANY situation involving ANY agreement would often want to see the agreement before advising meaningfully on its validity, the more definitive and certain option for guidance could be option (2) - reaching out to Florida employment attorneys. Good luck ... Read More
Q. Can I sue my employer for a fall at work causing ongoing pain?
A: A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident and your worsening injuries. For injuries in the course of employment, the process is not generally suing the employer in a personal injury case (one of your chosen categories), but instead going through a workers' comp claim. You could reach out to Kentucky W.C. attorneys at the soonest to discuss your matter - free initial consults are the norm nationwide. It would be best for a Kentucky attorney to advise on applicable deadlines. I hope you are okay. Good luck
Q. Need defense for dog and personal injury lawsuit in my home.
A: A Colorado attorney could advise best, but you posted a week ago and it is important to respond to the summons in a timely manner. I'm sorry about your lawsuit. You may ultimately need to sit down with a Colorado attorney to review the paperwork you were served with. But as an immediate starting point, you could reach out to the insurance carrier with whom you had the homeowner policy at the time of the original injuries claimed in falling off the loveseat. If your insurance carrier paid her in this same claim in May 2023, it's very likely they would have wrapped things up with a release form that concluded the claim ("Here's money for your injuries - we're done here.") I don't want to get your hopes up if the lawsuit is for something independent - but explore that first with the insurance carrier. Good luck ... Read More
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Contact & Map
Tim Akpinar, Attorney at Law
555 Broadhollow Rd - Suite 305
Melville, NY 11747
US
Telephone: (718) 224-9824
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed