Patrick J. O'Connor

Patrick O'Connor is a maritime personal injury lawyer who is also a U.S.C.G. licensed mariner. He has worked on both blue and brown water vessels and uses his experience to vigorously represent his clients. Patrick can represent injured mariners, vessel passengers, longshoremen or recreational passengers nationwide.

Roger Williams University School of Law

J.D. | Maritime Law

2012 - 2015

State University of New York - Maritime College at Ft. Schuyler

B.S. | Marine Transportation

2005 - 2009

Honors: U.S.C.G. Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage - Oceans

Associate/Partner

Hill Betts & Nash LLP

2016 - 2023

Propeller Club of the Port of Boston

2023 - Current

Maritime Law Association of the United States

2016 - Current

Propeller Club of the Port of New York and New Jersey

2016 - Current

Fort Schuyler Maritime Alumni Association

2009 - Current

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers

ID Number: 711899

Since 2022

New Jersey

New Jersey Courts

ID Number: 172792015

Since 2015

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 5413810

Since 2016

• Free Consultation
  Free 30 minute consultation.
• Contingent Fees
  For personal Injury claims there is no fee unless Leeward Law secures a recovery for you.

Q. If i get hurt on a cruise ship as a passenger should i have to pay the jones act fee???. I fell and i have doctor report

March 30, 2023

A: The Jones Act only covers injuries to the crew of the vessel. Passenger injury claims fall under general maritime law. I am not quite sure what fee you would have been required to pay but it most likely had nothing to do with the Jones Act. Consult with a maritime attorney to discuss any remedies you may be entitled to.

Q. If i got hurt on a cruise ship as a passenger is there anyway i could get back my money i had to pay for the jones act.

March 30, 2023

A: The Jones Act only covers injuries to the crew of the vessel. Passenger injury claims fall under general maritime law. I am not quite sure what fee you would have been required to pay but it most likely had nothing to do with the Jones Act. Consult with a maritime attorney to discuss any remedies you may be entitled to.