Career Details: Charles H. Raley, Jr.
Savannah Admiralty Lawyer
Charles H. Raley, Jr. brings his Maritime Personal Injury clients a record of zealous representation and the benefit of knowledge he has gained in over 20 years as a maritime trial lawyer. His history of producing positive results has earned him the recognition of “Best Lawyers in America” in Admiralty and Maritime Law.
Over the years of his legal career, Charles has represented:
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Education:
- The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1986
- The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, B.A., 1983
Bar Admissions and Memberships:
- South Carolina Bar, 1986
- State Bar of Georgia, 2003
- United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1990
- United States District Court, District of South Carolina, 1987
- United States District Court, Southern District of Georgia, 2005
- Federal Bar Association
- Savannah Bar Association
- Charleston County Bar Association
- Maritime Law Association of the United States, Proctor Member
- Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, Member/Former Port Director
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- GTLA Champions – Civil Justice
- American Association for Justice, Admiralty Section, Member
- Savannah Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Propeller Club of the Port of Savannah, Member
Professional Activities
- American Association of Ports Authorities, Program Speaker
- Charleston Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee Chairman
- University of South Carolina School of Law, Admiralty Law Guest Lecturer
- Charleston School of Law, Admiralty Law Guest Lecturer
- Savannah Coast Guard Auxiliary, Program Speaker
- Geechee Sailing Club, Program Speaker
- South Carolina Bar Admiralty and Maritime CLE, Program Speaker, 2007
- Best Lawyers in America, Admiralty & Maritime Law, 2008
- Best Lawyers in America, Admiralty & Maritime Law, 2009
- Best Lawyers in America, Admiralty & Maritime Law, 2010
Author
- “Admiralty Law: Litigation’s Wild Card,” South Carolina Lawyer Magazine, July, 1993
- “Pilotage: The Real Charleston Bar,” South Carolina Bar Admiralty and Maritime CLE, Program Speaker, 2007





