Kelly Haas and Hayley Stancil join Jones Walker
Written by Nick Blenkey
L to R: Kelly Haas and Hayley Stancil
Law firm Jones Walker LLP has welcomed Kelly Haas, as a partner, and associate Hayley Stancil as members of the maritime practice group in its Houston office.
“We are pleased to welcome Kelly and Hayley to Jones Walker as part of our nationally ranked Maritime Practice Group,” said Bill Hines, the firm’s managing partner. “Kelly brings valuable maritime experience representing clients in complex matters and is a leader in the Houston maritime community, with a strong record of professional leadership and industry recognition. Her addition further strengthens our Houston office and expands the depth of our maritime capabilities as we continue to serve clients across the Gulf Coast and beyond.”
Haas represents vessel owners, charters, shipyards, offshore operators, and energy clients regarding collisions, property damage, personal injury, pollution, environmental, cargo, insurance, construction, and contract claims related to the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, OPA 90, Limitation of Liability, COGSA, and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Her experience includes conducting investigations, vessel arrest, indemnity demands, and administrative proceedings. She guides and counsels clients through all phases of mediation, arbitration, litigation, and appeals.
“I am excited to bring my practice to Jones Walker’s nationally recognized maritime practice group,” Haas said. “Joining one of the largest maritime legal teams in the country allows me to seamlessly support clients through complex litigation, regulatory challenges, and high-stakes transactional matters across the industry.”
Haas is the current chair of the Houston Marine & Energy Insurance Conference as well as a former president of the Galveston County Bar Association and a former chair of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute.
Joining Haas at Jones Walker, Hayley Stancil advises clients on admiralty and maritime matters, drawing on experience gained in private practice and through a range of academic and government roles involving maritime, environmental, and regulatory issues. Her background also includes work with the Maritime Administration’s Office of Chief Counsel (MARAD), environmental law externships, and related academic research addressing complex legal and policy issues.
