Law Office of Patrick Flanigan - Commercial Fishing Law

Law Office of
Patrick Flanigan
P.O. Box 42
Swarthmore, PA 19081-0042
Toll-free: 877-275-5191
Phone: 610-628-0539
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Commercial Fishing and Maritime Law, Employment Law

National Maritime Lawyer

Announcement from the Supreme Court of the United States:
Patrick Flanigan has been admitted to practice law before this Court.

Representing Commercial Fishermen, Jones Act Seamen and Boat Owners

The Law Office of Patrick Flanigan is a nationwide maritime law practice that represents fishermen, seamen, boat owners, and others in the maritime environment. There is an emphasis on commercial fishing law and litigation, but whatever the maritime issue, working with an experienced admiralty and commercial fishing lawyer can make all the difference.

Other Maritime Matters

Many maritime issues involve complex legal and procedural considerations and acting quickly is critical in protecting your rights and interests. For example; United States Coast Guard matters, marine insurance disputes, joint ventures, contracts, salvage, collisions, liens, charter parties, tug and barge, injuries, wage claims, maritime union issues, and shipyard claims. All of these maritime issues are not unique to the fishing industry and Patrick Flanigan may be able to help you.

When your livelihood and financial security are at stake, you may benefit from our maritime experience. To schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced national maritime law attorney, contact our law firm online or call us toll free at 877-275-5191.

Experienced Legal Counsel from a Former Commercial Fisherman, Captain and Boat Owner

Prior to turning to the practice of law, attorney Patrick Flanigan worked for nearly 20 years as a commercial scallop fisherman, deck hand, cook, engineer, first mate, boat captain and vessel owner, who fished the deep waters from Maine to Virginia, Oregon and Alaska. During his time on the water, he developed the knowledge and insight of an industry that can only be gained through firsthand experience. After his fishing career, but before attending law school, attorney Flanigan also served as an expert witness in personal injury cases involving commercial fishermen and vessel owners.

Drawing upon broad experience with commercial fishing and maritime law, our firm represents clients in practice areas including:

Contact an Experienced Maritime and Commercial Fishing Attorney

The Law Office of Patrick Flanigan represents clients nationwide in commercial fishing and all other types of maritime matters. Contact us online or call us toll free at 877-275-5191 to schedule your free and confidential initial consultation.

For your convenience, we offer evening and weekend consultations. Contingent, hourly and other negotiated fee structures are available and may be customized to your needs.


The Law Office of Patrick Flanigan is a maritime law firm that represents clients nationwide. It serves clients in states along the eastern seaboard including Maryland, Massachusetts (including New Bedford, MA), New York and New Jersey (including Cape May, NJ), as well as Maine (including Portland, ME), Vermont, New Hampshire, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Connecticut and Rhode Island; and the states of Alaska (including Kodiak Island and Dutch Harbor, AK), Louisiana, Alabama and California.

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