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Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York) - USA - Nationwide
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 Maersk, charterers of the MV DALI, in litigation arising from the vessel's allision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Notable practitioners
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.
Wayne has an international reputation and he is very good in maritime cases.
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.
Peter is great and well respected.
Don Murnane has a wealth of expertise in maritime law. He is noted for his abilities in vessel and marine terminal casualties.
Daniel Fitzgerald has a diverse litigation practice which includes expertise in pollution response, personal injury and maritime criminal defense.