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Patrick J. O'Connor

Patrick J. O'Connor

A U.S.C.G. licensed mariner representing those injured on the water.
  • Maritime Law
  • Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York
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Biography

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.

Education
Roger Williams University School of Law
J.D. | Maritime Law
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State University of New York - Maritime College at Ft. Schuyler
B.S. | Marine Transportation
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Honors: U.S.C.G. Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage - Oceans
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Professional Experience
Associate/Partner
Hill Betts & Nash LLP
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Professional Associations
Propeller Club of the Port of Boston
- Current
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Maritime Law Association of the United States
- Current
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Propeller Club of the Port of New York and New Jersey
- Current
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Fort Schuyler Maritime Alumni Association
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
ID Number: 711899
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New Jersey
New Jersey Courts
ID Number: 172792015
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 5413810
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free 30 minute consultation.
  • Contingent Fees
    For personal Injury claims there is no fee unless Leeward Law secures a recovery for you.
Practice Area
Maritime Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
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
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.
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.
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Website
www.leewardlawoffice.com
Contact & Map
Leeward Law, LLC
1213 Purchase Street
Unit 2
New Bedford, MA 02740
Telephone: (508) 296-0670
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