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Mr. Dennis Michael McElwee
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
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Biography
I have handled maritime injury cases for over two decades. I have tried injury cases in courtrooms throughout the United States under the Jones Act, General Maritime Law and seaman’s wage claim law, as well as general personal injury cases. I am an expert on maritime piracy cases and Longshore claims. We accept cases on referral.
Practice Areas
- Maritime Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
Additional Practice Areas
- Car Accidents
- FELA Railroad Personal Injury
- Seaman
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Minnesota
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- Texas
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- 5th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Schechter, McElwee,Shaffer& Harris
- - Current
Education
- South Texas College of Law
- J.D.
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- Rutgers University - Camden
- B.A. (1980)
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Awards
- Texas Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
- Maritime Law Association
- Member
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- Houston Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
- Member
- - Current
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- Texas State Bar # 13587820
- Member
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- American Association for Justice
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Occupational Ilness Cases in a Maritime Context
- University of Texas
- The Relationship Between Medicare and a Vessel Owner's Duty to Provide Cure
- SEALI
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