Paul Thomas Hofmann

A leading expert in maritime law and injury cases on water and in construction, with over 40 years of experience. He is the Managing Partner and President of the law firm Hofmann & Schweitzer, which specializes in protecting the rights of seafarers, dockworkers, construction workers, and other professionals in the maritime and construction industries.

He earned his JD from New York Law School (1981) and his BA from Rutgers University (1975).

He is an active member of professional legal associations. Since 1995, he has served as the Secretary of the Maritime Torts Committee at the Maritime Law Association of the United States. He is also a member of the New York and New Jersey State Bar Associations, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), and the New York and New Jersey Trial Lawyers Associations.

For his outstanding legal work, he has been repeatedly recognized in the “New York Super Lawyers” rankings (2011-2016).

A respected lecturer, he has delivered presentations on key maritime law topics, including the Jones Act and the rights of foreign seafarers, the ISM Code and its impact on injury claims, and claims related to government vessels.

He has authored numerous publications on maritime and labor law, including:

“The Legal Rights Of Injured Seamen, Dockbuilders, Dredgemen And Other Commercial Mariners” (2014),
“Are You a Seaman Injured in a Maritime Accident? Know Your Rights” (2013),
“An Analytical Framework for Maritime Preemption Cases Involving Wrongful Death Damages” in the Tulane Maritime Law Journal (1999).
He is fluent in English.

Features

• Copyright Protection
• Digital Rights and Technology Law
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Licensing Agreements
• Patent Filing and Infringement Cases
• Trade Secrets
• Trademark Registration and Disputes

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 1982
  Currently Registered
  
  Licensed in New Jersey
  State: New Jersey
  Acquired: 1981
  Active
  
• Honors
  2016 - Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
  2013 - New York Super Lawyers, Recognized
  2011 - New York Super Lawyers, Recognized
  2006 - New York Super Lawyers, Recognized
• Work Experience
  1900 - Present President, Hofmann & Schweitzer
  2006 - Present Managing Partner, Hofmann & Schweitzer
• Associations
  1995 - Present
  Maritime Law Association of the United States - Secretary, Maritime Torts
  New Jersey State Bar Association - Member
• Education
  1981 - New York Law School - JD - Juris Doctor
  1975 - Rutgers University - BA - Bachelor of Arts
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent

Location