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Mr. Dennis Michael McElwee

Mr. Dennis Michael McElwee

Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
  • Maritime Law, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
  • Minnesota, Texas
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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
- Current
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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
- Current
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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
Websites & Blogs
Website
Law Firm Website
Blog
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP – Accident & Injury Attorneys
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Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
3222 Burke Rd, Ste 211 F
Pasadena, TX 77504
Telephone: (832) 345-1327
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
23227 Red River Dr, #2a
Katy, TX 77494
Telephone: (346) 500-6160
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
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Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys
3200 Travis Street, #300
Houston, TX 77006
Toll-Free: (800) 282-2122
Telephone: (713) 364-0723
Fax: (713) 751-0412
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours