Flynn & Wirkus is a sophisticated firm of trial attorneys dedicated to the successful practice of civil litigation through the aggressive and thorough representation of our clients. Our firm is devoted to civil litigation with an emphasis on insurance defense and the representation of railroads, as well as other businesses in heavily regulated industries.
Since its inception in 1998, Flynn & Wirkus has established and expanded its versatile and diverse practice across the nation. In recent years, the firm has grown to include numerous associates, paralegals and support staff. We have extensive experience in state and federal courts throughout the United States, having represented clients throughout all of the New England states, as well as in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Our firm is actively involved in the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel and recently became an Associate Member of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association.
The representation we provide for our railroad and transportation industry clients focuses on the defense of FELA and other personal injury claims, which include occupational injuries and exposures, trespasser accidents, injuries arising from intermodal operations, grade crossing accident litigation and construction site accidents. The firm also represents various clients in commercial litigation matters involving property damage, intermodal matters, lease matters, indemnification and contractual disputes.
Our lawyers have extensive trial and litigation experience. We have collectively tried dozens of cases to verdict. We have also taken thousands of depositions and argued hundreds of dispositive motions. Our firm has significant experience advising and representing entities (primarily Fortune 500 companies, insurance companies and their insureds) in the defense of tort claims. Many of our cases involve complicated factual scenarios, as well as the analysis, interpretation and application of various contractual, statutory and regulatory requirements. We are also extremely experienced in analyzing complex legal issues, advising our clients as to the effects of various common law principles and developing strategies to deal with both favorable and unfavorable legal precedents. Much of our practice involves dealing with equipment and the issues pertaining to the design and performance of products and the defense of corporations in a wide variety of factual and legal contexts.
If you have a question concerning any of our areas of expertise, if you are seeking legal advice or are in need of legal representation, please contact the firm directly by telephone at (617) 773-5500. You may also reach us via facsimile at (617) 773-5510 or (877) 299-3962. Our highly trained and congenial staff of legal professionals is prepared to answer your questions and take care of your needs.
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2/1/10 Flynn & Wirkus joins American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. In January, Flynn & Wirkus joined the American Shortline and Regional Railroad Association, a non-profit trade association that represents the interests of its short line and regional railroad members in legislative and regulatory matters. The firm is pleased to announce that upon joining the association, Mr. Flynn was asked to join the General Counsel Committee, which provides an opportunity for industry lawyers to share information on legal, regulatory and legislative interests as well as identifying and assisting in the organization of educational events with relevance to the Class II and III industry. It also provides a collective perspective on policies, proposals, laws and regulations impacting the industry and advises on ASLRRA positions on regulatory and legal issues, and submissions.
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Flynn and Wirkus takes great pleasure in announcing the opening of new offices in Philadelphia. Our new address is 2 Penn Center Plaza, Suite 312, Philadelphia, PA 19102, tel: (215)568-1440, fax: (877) 299-3962. Our new space is conveniently located in the heart of the City of Brotherly Love – our conference room overlooks City Hall Plaza, and we are connected via concourse to Philadelphia’s rapid transit system. The new office will be instrumental to serving the needs of our existing clients in greater Philadelphia, and we also hope that the space provides the flexibility necessary to attract additional clients in the area.
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A recent issue of the FELA Reporter included an article on Flynn & Wirkus - Premises Liability — Trucker Falls in Icy CSX Parking Lot — Massachusetts Jury Returns Defense Verdict. The plaintiff arrived at CSX’s Framingham yard at about 7:30 a.m. on January 3, 2003 and began to load his vehicle transport rig with cars. At about 9:00 a.m., he was inspecting a vehicle prior to loading it when he slipped on ice and/or snow in the parking lot, and twisted his back. (link to full article)
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6/26/09 Flynn & Wirkus Celebrate New Partnership – On June 26, 2008, Flynn & Wirkus held a cocktail reception in honor of the new partnership between Mike Flynn and Lori Wirkus. The reception took place at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. The firm’s attorneys and staff, a number of clients and client representatives, family members, friends and several colleagues were in attendance. (link to full article)
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