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Robert W. Phelan

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Robert W. Phelan

Robert William Phelan joined Cozen O’Connor’s New York office in May 2005 and is a member in the firm’s Subrogation & Recovery Department.

Robert litigates property subrogation matters and inland marine, maritime and other transportation cases involving shipping law, international trade law and private international law.

Robert earned a Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University in 1995 and a law degree, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2000.

Publications

Fall 2009 [Subrogation and Recovery Observer]

October 01, 2009

Fall 2009 - Subrogation and Recovery Observer - Welcome to the Fall 2009 issue of the Cozen O'Connor Subrogation and Recovery Observer. In this issue, we report on our recent trial victories, notable settlements, and other newsworthy developments in subrogation issues

US Toughens Up [Maritime Risk International]

March 01, 2008

US Toughens Up - Maritime Risk International - 2 pgs total. This article looks at a wave of recent developments to protect maritime trade and improve both the economy and safety.

Sompo vs. Altadis/COGSA vs Carmack [Maritime Alert!]

October 09, 2007

Sompo vs. Altadis/COGSA vs Carmack - Maritime Alert! - 4 pgs total. In conclusion, despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s efforts in Kirby to adopt a single default rule on cargo liability for intermodal shipments, federal courts throughout the U.S. are nevertheless split on how to apply COGSA and Carmack in a consistent and methodical fashion. Until then, we recommend that our maritime clients take all necessary steps to protect their respective interests under both COGSA and Carmack.