Maritime Case Management Checklist Template
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Case Initiation & Intake
Initial steps for accepting and documenting a new maritime case.
Date of Incident
Location of Incident (Latitude/Longitude)
Brief Description of Incident
Vessel Type
Vessel Size (Gross Tonnage)
Client Name
Client Contact Number
Initial Documentation (e.g., incident report)
Claim Assessment & Investigation
Reviewing claim details, gathering evidence, and conducting necessary investigations.
Date of Incident
Detailed Description of Incident
Estimated Value of Cargo/Property Damage (USD)
Type of Vessel Involved
Potential Causes of Incident
Supporting Documents (e.g., Incident Report, Photos)
Incident Location Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)
Documentation & Evidence Management
Organizing and securing all relevant documents, photos, videos, and expert reports.
Incident Report Documents
Witness Statements (Audio/Video)
Number of Photos Taken
Date Evidence Secured
Description of Evidence Storage Method
Evidence Chain of Custody Verified?
Ship Manifest Records
Notes on Document Integrity
Legal Research & Strategy Development
Identifying applicable laws, precedents, and formulating a legal strategy.
Summary of Relevant Maritime Laws & Regulations
Applicable Legal Precedents (Case Law)
Number of Cited Legal Authorities
Summary of Key Arguments & Defenses
Date of Last Legal Research Update
Preliminary Assessment of Liability (High/Medium/Low)
Negotiation & Settlement
Engaging in discussions with opposing parties and exploring potential settlement options.
Initial Settlement Demand (USD)
Negotiation Approach
First Negotiation Date
Time of Negotiation (if relevant)
Summary of Negotiation Discussion
Opposing Party's Position
Counteroffer Amount (USD)
Details of any mediation sessions
Litigation Preparation (if applicable)
Preparing for potential court proceedings, including pleadings, discovery, and witness preparation.
Deadline for Responding to Discovery Requests
Number of Witnesses to Prepare
Motion to Compel Necessary? (Yes/No)
Upload Witness Interview Recordings/Transcripts
Summary of Key Legal Arguments
Date of Pre-Trial Conference
Expert Witness Report Received?
Trial Management (if applicable)
Managing all aspects of the trial process, from jury selection to closing arguments.
Trial Start Date
Scheduled Trial Time
Jury Selection Method
Opening Statement Notes
Exhibits - Uploaded Files
Number of Witnesses Called
Closing Argument Notes
Post-Judgment/Settlement Tasks
Completing all necessary steps following a judgment or settlement, including asset distribution and case closure.
Judgment/Settlement Date
Settlement Amount (USD)
Summary of Settlement Terms
Copy of Settlement Agreement
Asset Distribution Method
Notes on Asset Distribution
Asset Distribution Completion Date
Communication & Reporting
Maintaining clear and consistent communication with clients, stakeholders, and legal teams, and providing regular case updates.
Last Client Communication Date
Summary of Last Communication
Communication Method
Number of Client Calls This Week
Attach Communication Records (Emails, Letters)
Next Scheduled Communication Date
Client Contact Person
Regulatory Compliance
Ensuring compliance with all relevant maritime laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Applicable Maritime Law (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL)
Vessel Size (GT)
Date of Last Regulatory Inspection
IMO Number Verification Status
Notes on Regulatory Compliance Observations
Upload Compliance Certificates (e.g., Safety Management Certificate)
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