Dennis M. McElwee

Dennis McElwee

3200 Travis Street, 3rd Floor

Houston, TX 77006 United States

Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P.

Toll Free: (888) 405-3393

Dennis McElwee has spent more than two decades dedicated to the practice of Maritime Law. He makes it his personal mission to stay up-to-date on court ruling concerning seamen and their daily living expenses because he knows that these details make a world of difference in his clients' quality of life.

Mr. McElwee began his legal career working under Arthur Schechter, founder of Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris. As Mr. Schechter's protégée, he learned not only the fine points of trial law in U.S. courtrooms but also the arguments and cross examinations that win cases. “A funny thing happens when you put people under oath — the truth comes out,” he's known to say.

In his practice, Mr. McElwee focuses on maritime law cases, including Jones Act claims, General Maritime Law claims and seaman's wage claims. He also handles general personal injury claims and has enjoyed a high rate of success for his clients over the years.

Mr. McElwee is licensed to practice law in Texas and Minnesota, and has also handled cases in four U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Previously he has taught at the Southeast Admiralty Law Center and the University of Texas Maritime Law Conference.