Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP, founded in 1952, has established a international reputation for its expertise in all facets of maritime law, handling matters ranging from the most complex casualty and environmental litigation to routine marine insurance claims. We have been entrusted by our clients with numerous major marine casualties, including explosions, fires, vessel collisions and damage to undersea pipelines. The Firm also has significant experience in maritime and environmental criminal law, including oily water separator cases. We have a long history of defending all types of maritime personal injury claims, whether by crewmembers, longshoremen or passengers. Our personal injury defense practice has expanded to cover occupational disease cases, including cases involving asbestosis, pulmonary disease, hearing loss and all types of occupational exposure. We have also defended products liability cases and have a strong practice dealing with trucking accidents, terminal liability for personal injuries and cases brought under the U.S. Defense Base Act. The Firm's practice also includes commercial litigation and aviation claims.
Freehill Hogan & Mahar has international clientele. including shipowners, major international and domestic marine and other insurers, charterers, terminals, trucking operations, tug and barge operators, and numerous other entities.
At Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP we are committed to providing high quality, result driven and cost effective legal services. We strive to develop a long-term relationship with each client, based on mutual trust and a thorough understanding of the client's unique operation and objectives .