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Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP

Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York)

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Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP

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Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York) - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For
Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP is a highly respected maritime litigation boutique firm with expertise covering areas such as maritime protection and indemnity, casualty, cargo damage and demurrage claims. It represents a client base composed of ship owners and insurers, including all major P&I clubs. The firm has lawyers with expertise in maritime personal injury claims, workers' compensation claims and occupational disease cases.
Work Highlights

Freehill Hogan & Mahar represented McAllister Towing and Transportation Company in a federal investigation regarding a Mexican sail training vessel crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge.

Notable practitioners
Wayne D Meehan
Wayne Meehan is a highly experienced shipping practitioner who is well versed in major shipping casualty cases including collisions, fire and explosions. He also handles cargo claims and charter party disputes.

Peter Gutowski
Peter Gutowski is particularly expert in charter party disputes, representing a wide range of clients. He is also adept at handling cargo loss and damage and maritime casualties.

Don P Murnane, Jr.
Don Murnane has a wealth of expertise in maritime law. He is noted for his abilities in vessel and marine terminal casualties.

Daniel Fitzgerald
Daniel Fitzgerald has a diverse litigation practice which includes expertise in pollution response, personal injury and maritime criminal defense.

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    Wayne D Meehan

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