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Maritime Law & Medical Malpractice Legal Representation
Established in 1988, our firm brings unparalleled maritime expertise to legal practice, rooted in decades of hands-on experience as a Coast Guard officer, commercial fisherman, and merchant mariner. We specialize in maritime law, admiralty law, and medical malpractice cases, serving clients across Maine and New Hampshire with practical, cost-effective solutions. Our founder's unique background enables us to understand the specific challenges faced by seafarers, commercial fishermen, and injured parties, ensuring representation that combines technical knowledge with courtroom proficiency.We prioritize client accessibility through same-day responses, flexible scheduling, and transparent pricing that delivers value without compromising quality. Our practice extends to probate litigation, where we leverage extensive experience in contested wills and inheritance disputes, often working on contingency fee arrangements to ensure justice remains accessible. With active representation before federal and state courts, as well as regulatory agencies like the National Marine Fisheries Service, we provide comprehensive legal counsel tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Maritime Law
Admiralty Law
Jones Act Claims
Medical Malpractice
Probate Litigation
Fisheries Law
Commercial Litigation
Transportation Law
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of maritime industry experience combined with legal expertise
- Our founder's background includes Coast Guard service and commercial fishing experience
- We provide same-day response and flexible evening/weekend appointments
- Our contingency fee arrangements make quality legal representation accessible
- We maintain active practice before federal and state courts in Maine
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Services
Maritime Law
Specialized legal representation for maritime industry professionals and injured seafarers. Our practice covers Jones Act claims, unseaworthiness cases, and vessel documentation issues. With decades of maritime experience, we provide practical solutions for commercial fishermen, merchant mariners, and cruise ship passengers seeking compensation for work-related injuries or unsafe vessel conditions.
Medical Malpractice
Comprehensive legal support for victims of medical negligence in Maine. We handle complex cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and substandard care. Our approach combines medical expert testimony with courtroom experience to prove duty breaches and secure compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain suffering. We navigate Maine's Health Security Act requirements to ensure client rights are protected.
Jones Act Claims
Focused representation for injured maritime workers under the Jones Act. We prove employer negligence through equipment failures, unsafe practices, or inadequate training. Our maritime background enables effective demonstration of breach of duty standards. We recover damages for medical expenses, lost income, and quality of life impacts while countering comparative negligence defenses.
Probate Litigation
Specialized legal counsel for contested wills and inheritance matters. We handle claims of undue influence, fraudulent wills, and estate disputes with sensitivity and precision. Our practice includes lecturing Maine Bar members and publishing guides on probate litigation. We offer contingency fee arrangements for appropriate cases to ensure access to justice.
Fisheries Law
Legal services for commercial fishing industry clients including permit transfers, regulatory compliance, and enforcement appeals. We represent fishermen before the Maine Department of Marine Resources and National Marine Fisheries Service. Our deep understanding of fishing operations and regulations enables effective advocacy for vessel sales, quota disputes, and licensing matters.
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Walsh Nicholas H
Attorney
Maritime law specialist with 35+ years experience as former Coast Guard officer, merchant mariner, and commercial fisherman. Admitted to Maine Bar since 1988, focusing on maritime personal injury, medical malpractice, and probate litigation. Lectures Maine Bar on probate matters and handles cases before federal courts and marine regulatory agencies.
Questions
What maritime law cases do you handle?
We handle Jones Act claims, unseaworthiness cases, vessel documentation issues, fishery permit disputes, and maritime injury claims for commercial fishermen, merchant mariners, and cruise ship passengers.
Do you offer contingency fee arrangements?
Yes, we offer contingency fees for appropriate maritime injury and medical malpractice cases, ensuring access to justice without upfront costs.
How does Maine's medical malpractice process work?
Maine requires medical malpractice cases to go through a screening panel before trial. We guide clients through this process while preparing expert testimony to prove standard of care breaches.
What makes your firm different from other law firms?
Our unique combination of maritime industry experience and legal expertise enables practical, cost-effective representation that larger firms cannot match.
Do you handle cases outside Maine?
While based in Maine, we handle maritime cases with federal jurisdiction and represent clients from other states needing specialized maritime legal expertise.
