image 1 (1)

David Weil. Esq.

Default img
Ask The Attorney

Marine Surveyors Don’t Require Licensing

I would like to lodge a complaint against a marine surveyor, but I can’t figure out who to contact. The surveyor is a Coast Guard-licensed captain, but I have not

Default img
Ask The Attorney

Probate Law for Boat Transfers

My father passed away last month, and I am working to get his affairs in order. He owned a 36 ft. sailing yacht that he purchased three years ago, but

Default img
Ask The Attorney

Tax Lien Concerns

I am buying a boat and am concerned about the possibility of a tax lien being recorded with the Coast Guard after title transfers to me. My broker has asked

Default img
Ask The Attorney

Boat Warranties Often Prove Complex

I am in the process of buying a high-end used boat. I am particularly concerned about the warranty, but this is my first boat and I’m not sure how a

Default img
Ask The Attorney

Legal Issues for Charter Yacht Businesses

I own a 50-foot sailing yacht that I believe would be perfect for a small charter business carrying passengers on overnight trips to Catalina. What legal issues should I consider

Default img
Ask The Attorney

Sales Tax Still Applies

I recently purchased a 65-ft. sportfishing yacht, and a neighbor in my marina told me I could have avoided paying sales tax because the boat weighs more than 50 tons.