In Memoriam: Keith W. Heard

Keith W. Heard was counsel to the firm and a highly respected maritime lawyer who practiced in New York for more than four decades. He joined the maritime bar in 1980 and devoted his career to the resolution of complex maritime disputes in litigation, arbitration, and mediation.

Keith advised shipowners, charterers, cargo interests, and ocean carriers on a wide range of matters, including cargo claims, charter party disputes, and collision and casualty cases. He was known for his deep knowledge of maritime law, his clarity of judgment, and his steady, principled approach to advocacy and counseling.

Keith made enduring contributions to the firm through his professionalism, intellectual rigor, and commitment to excellence in maritime practice. He was a valued colleague and mentor whose work helped shape the firm’s maritime practice for many years.

His contributions to the firm and to the maritime legal community will be long remembered.