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

Blank Rome is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Maritime, Admiralty & The High Seas guide.

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 Luke M. Reid. 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:

Boston

• Luke M. Reid

Houston

• James C. Arnold
• Michael K. Bell
• Keith B. Letourneau
• Douglas J. Shoemaker

New York

• Thomas H. Belknap
• William R. Bennett III
• Noe S. Hamra
• John D. Kimball
• Richard V. Singleton II

Washington, D.C.

• Kierstan L. Carlson
• Jeanne M. Grasso
• Dana S. Merkel
• R. Anthony Salgado
• Matthew J. Thomas
• Jonathan K. Waldron

To view the full list of honorees, please click here.