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Blank Rome is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been recognized in the <a href="https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2026-05-29-the-2026-lawdragon-500-leading-lawyers-in-maritime-admiralty-the-high-seas">2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Maritime, Admiralty &amp; The High Seas</a> guide.

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This inaugural edition highlights leading lawyers whose practices span a wide range of maritime matters, including piracy, international disputes, offshore energy, superyachts, cruise ship injuries, and ship finance.

Among those recognized is Blank Rome partner <a href="/people/luke-m-reid/" type="poa_person" id="18731">Luke M. Reid</a>. In highlighting his selection, Lawdragon highlights Luke’s unique blend of military and private-sector maritime experience, noting his service as a U.S. Coast Guard Commander, prosecutor, defense counsel, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.

Blank Rome attorneys recognized in the 2026 guide, listed by region, are:

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<a href="/people/michael-k-bell/" type="poa_person" id="19177">Michael K. Bell</a>

<a href="/people/keith-b-letourneau/" type="poa_person" id="19332">Keith B. Letourneau</a>

<a href="/people/douglas-j-shoemaker/" type="poa_person" id="19251">Douglas J. Shoemaker</a>

<a href="/people/thomas-h-belknap/" type="poa_person" id="19193">Thomas H. Belknap</a>

<a href="/people/william-r-bennett/" type="poa_person" id="19176">William R. Bennett III</a>

<a href="/people/noe-s-hamra/" type="poa_person" id="19096">Noe S. Hamra</a>

<a href="/people/john-d-kimball/" type="poa_person" id="19130">John D. Kimball</a>

<a href="/people/richard-v-singleton/" type="poa_person" id="19236">Richard V. Singleton II</a>

<a href="/people/kierstan-l-carlson/" type="poa_person" id="19217">Kierstan L. Carlson</a>

<a href="/people/jeanne-m-grasso/" type="poa_person" id="19085">Jeanne M. Grasso</a>

<a href="/people/dana-s-merkel/" type="poa_person" id="19312">Dana S. Merkel</a>

<a href="/people/r-anthony-salgado/" type="poa_person" id="19256">R. Anthony Salgado</a>

<a href="/people/matthew-j-thomas/" type="poa_person" id="19300">Matthew J. Thomas</a>

<a href="/people/jonathan-k-waldron/" type="poa_person" id="19290">Jonathan K. Waldron</a>

To view the full list of honorees, please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2026-05-29-the-2026-lawdragon-500-leading-lawyers-in-maritime-admiralty-the-high-seas">here</a>.

Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Maritime, Admiralty & The High Seas

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