Starboard Ten Maritime Expert Witness Services
Legal ServicesFlorida, United States2-10 Employees
Starboard Ten operates as a legal services firm specializing in maritime expert opinions and testimony. Based in Tampa, Florida, it comprises a small team of associates with depth in maritime law and related operations. The firm was founded in 1995 by Captain John C. Timmel, a harbor pilot who has worked with the Tampa Bay Pilot Association since 1989. It has provided analysis and expert input on a wide range of maritime incidents worldwide. Its clients include both plaintiffs and defendants, and its work covers commercial marine operations as well as pleasure-craft practices, with a focus on forensic reconstruction and clear communication of technical concepts. The firm selects cases carefully, taking on matters only when it believes it can contribute a well-supported, authoritative opinion.