Established in 1990, Davey | Brogan quickly became a preeminent maritime law firm. Philip N. Davey started the firm to bring personalized service to vessel owners and operators and to the maritime community at large. His 45-year career attests to his devotion to that goal. Patrick Brogan committed to the firm at its inception. His experience as a merchant marine engineer and an attorney with the Judge Advocate General’s corps of the U.S. Navy, helped firmly root the firm in the practice of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Through the ensuing 30 year history, the firm has become known globally and as one of Norfolk’s most respected. With the inclusion of Ann Brogan as a member of the firm, and her impressive understanding of business law, the firm has grown beyond its original concentration in Admiralty & Maritime law. It now specializes in litigation in both federal and state courts for Transportation Law, Business Law and Premises Liability Law, along with a high proficiency in the law of insurance associated with each concentration. Recognized by America’s leading law directory, Martindale-Hubbell, as a “Preeminent” law firm, Patrick and Ann both received AV ratings. Patrick has also been recognized by his peers, for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America,” and was named the Virginia “Lawyer of the Year” for 2020 for Admiralty and Maritime law. The firm’s attorneys also serve on local corporate and maritime association boards. Davey | Brogan attorneys provide cost effective representation and strong, high-quality results. With ship handling and marine engineering experience and business acumen, the firm’s various backgrounds combine its seasoned lawyers’ maritime, business and legal experiences to manage any barriers to the client’s desired outcome. In fulfillment of our mission, we protect, defend and create lasting solutions. Davey | Brogan provides each client the specific analysis and guidance to evaluate and obtain favorable objectives. Not only does the firm counsel on major legal matters, it also crafts creative litigation strategies to achieve its clients’ goals. Always prepared to go to trial, we, nevertheless, properly and promptly evaluate claims for settlement, lending an understanding and balance to the clients’ risks. Possessing strong core values and practical experience, our team welcomes a legal challenge.