Firm Overview

Ray, Robinson, Carle & Davies P.L.L. and its predecessors have engaged in the practice of law in Cleveland, Ohio, since 1875.  It is among the oldest law firms in the city and the oldest firm practicing admiralty and maritime law.  Since its inception, the Firm has represented both local and international vessel owners and their respective insurers in various matters including litigation, vessel sales and purchases, documentation, and collections on behalf of lenders and marinas.  Ray, Robinson, Carle & Davies P.L.L. is listed as a correspondent for a number of foreign insurance companies when their vessels visit Great Lakes ports, particularly in Lake Erie.  We are counsel to the largest insurer of pleasure boats in the United States.

In the past 20 years, the Firm’s practice has expanded to include the representation of people with personal injury or wrongful death claims, products that are defective, pleasure boat accidents, auto accidents and premises defects.  We believe that our expertise in court has led to the development of a successful practice assisting individuals and their families. 

The Firm’s other practice areas include product liability, labor and employment law, estate planning and administration, commercial litigation and insurance defense.  We have handled mass tort litigation in the MARDOC asbestos cases for over 25 years.  These lawsuits are brought by seamen who claim they suffer from disease processes related to alleged exposure to toxic substances while serving aboard vessels.

Our attorneys bring diverse backgrounds to our Firm, allowing us to handle a wide range of legal problems.  We are admitted to practice in trial and appellate courts throughout the Great Lakes region and routinely travel to various states as the need arises.  Our litigation experience encompasses all types of trial work, giving us experience in various legal matters. We are able to assist clients in many aspects of business and regulatory practice because of our attorneys’ significant business experience.

The Firm maintains an exclusive Ohio membership in Legus, an international association of independent law firms.  Because of this, our clients have access to immediate and global representation through the attorneys we know.  We work to satisfy all our clients’ legal needs in every jurisdiction and practice area.