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Boston’s Premier Maritime and Defense Base Act Attorney
Welcome to the Law Office of Christopher Hug, P.C., a highly specialized Boston law firm with a national practice dedicated to representing injured employees under federal workers’ compensation acts. 🏛️ Since 1985, attorney Christopher Hug has been a steadfast advocate for workers in unique and hazardous professions, with a particular emphasis on marine and maritime claims. We understand the complexities of federal compensation systems like the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) and the Defense Base Act (DBA). Our mission is to provide expert, focused, and tenacious representation to ensure that injured workers receive the full benefits and medical care they are entitled to under the law. 🤝
Specialized Federal Workers’ Compensation Services
Unlike general practice firms, our work is concentrated on specific federal statutes that protect maritime and overseas contract workers. This singular focus provides our clients with a profound depth of knowledge and a strategic advantage in their claims. ⚖️
- Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) Lawyers: We represent longshoremen, shipbuilders, harbor construction workers, and other maritime employees who are injured on the navigable waters of the United States. We handle all aspects of LHWCA claims to secure compensation for lost wages and medical treatment.
- Defense Base Act (DBA) Lawyers: The DBA provides workers’ compensation protection to civilian employees working outside the United States on U.S. military bases or under a contract with the U.S. government for public works or national defense. We are proud to represent these essential workers who are injured while serving abroad. 🌍
- Workers’ Compensation Lawyers for Federal Employees: Our extensive experience with federal systems allows us to provide skilled representation for a variety of job-related injury claims. We are committed to navigating the federal bureaucracy on behalf of our clients to achieve the best possible outcome.
Decades of Focused Experience You Can Trust
When you are facing a career-ending injury and a complex federal claim, experience is paramount. Christopher Hug has dedicated his entire legal career, spanning nearly four decades, to this niche and challenging area of law. He earned his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1985 and has been fighting for injured workers ever since. This deep, historical knowledge of the law and the system provides our clients with unparalleled expertise. If you are a maritime or overseas worker who has been injured on the job, contact our office to put our decades of specialized experience in your corner. 📞
Specializing In
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), Defense Base Act (DBA), Maritime Injuries, Federal Workers’ Compensation
Address & Location
Located in the highly historic Faneuil Hall area of downtown Boston, characterized by vibrant pedestrian traffic, cobblestone streets, and shopping.
Building Location
This is a historic B-class commercial loft building constructed in 1920, featuring exposed brick and timber, located steps from the historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace and adjacent to The Black Rose restaurant.
Suite Access
Enter through the building’s newly upgraded main lobby at 21 Merchants Row and take the passenger elevator up to Suite 3 on the 3rd floor.
Parking Details
Paid secure public parking is readily available nearby at the 75 State Street Parking Garage or the 60 State Street Parking Garage.
Public Transit
Served by MBTA Route 4 (North Station); nearest stop is at Aquarium Station – Outbound.
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