A law firm that claims a fierce commitment to going the full distance for its clients must have clear strengths in both trial and appellate practice. At McKenry Dancigers Dawson, P.C., these strengths are well documented. Our attorneys have represented clients in numerous appeals throughout Virginia, either to preserve favorable state and federal trial outcomes or to reverse unfavorable results. Accomplished Attorneys For Appeals Of State And Federal Trial Verdicts And Decisions Effective appellate advocacy demands rigorous research into judicial precedents, the preparation of concise memorandums and merit briefs, excellence in oral argument and other specialized skills. These skills can be developed only through disciplined training and experience, both of which our firm possesses. At Our Firm, Effectiveness In Appellate Practice Is An Engrained Tradition Many attorneys complete accomplished careers without appearing in an appellate court. Further, many successful law firms may have one appellate lawyer, whereas the lawyers in our firm have filed and defended numerous appeals. These capabilities extend across our numerous areas of practice, including insurance defense and plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, insurance coverage, uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage, products liability, admiralty and maritime, disputes governed by real estate law and more. To discuss your own legal needs or a potential referral on an appellate case, we invite you to contact our respected, long-standing Virginia law...
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McKenry Dancigers Dawson represents maritime companies and marine insurers in every aspect of this area of legal specialization, including personal injury and death claims asserted by seamen, longshoremen, and other maritime workers; collisions between vessels; allisions of vessels with terminals and other marine facilities; environmental claims; cargo loss and damage claims; charter party drafting and disputes; and a wide variety of issues involving the various commercial and corporate aspects of the shipping industry. Effective and Experienced Maritime Legal Counsel We are able to defend maritime businesses in areas such as: Limitation of Liability Act petitions Marine insurance Charter parties Maritime liens Product liability Shipbuilding, conversion and sales disputes Cargo claims General maritime law claims Pollution Salvage Jones Act claims Longshoremen and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims Recreational boating accidents First-party property claims Coast Guard licensing hearings Contact Our Virginia Admiralty and Maritime Lawyers Shawn Voyles leads the firm’s maritime practice. Shawn has litigated a wide variety of maritime cases in state and federal courts over the last 17 years. He represents marine insurers and maritime businesses regionally. Shawn has taught Admiralty Law at Regent University School of Law since 2005 and his work has been cited in federal court. Shawn speaks on maritime claims at legal and insurance conferences around the country. Please contact Mr. Voyles at (757) 461-2500 or email him...
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