http://www.MaritimeAccidentAttorney.com (877) 724-7800 Maritime and Jones Act lawsuits can usually be filed in one of several different states. Your qualified maritime attorney should know the best place to file. The majority of offshore injury cases are litigated in Houston, Texas, because most of the offshore companies have major operations and headquarters in Houston. As a result, the judges in Houston are typically very knowledgeable about maritime cases and legal issues, which helps efficiently move these cases through the court system. For more information on venue in maritime cases, watch this video.