Representing Longshoremen, Checkers, and All Waterfront and Port Workers in New Jersey and New York
As a result of the recent Supreme Court case, the bi-state Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor no longer exists. Instead, issues involving New Jersey port workers will now be handled by the New Jersey State Police, while issues involving New York port workers will be handled by the newly formed New York Waterfront Commission.
Because Tom Tormey is an attorney who is admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey, and because he has extensive experience handling the cases of port workers throughout New York and New Jersey, he is ready to step in and help you no matter where your case will be heard, or which agency will be deciding your case.
Recent Changes
On July 17, 2023, the 75-year-old bi-state agency known as Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor ceased to exist once New Jersey decided it was going to withdraw from the Commission. New Jersey decided it would handle the hiring of New Jersey port workers or the disciplining of New Jersey port worker. To do this, the New Jersey State Police established a new, specialized department, called the Port Security Division.
Tom Tormey is already working with the New Jersey State Police Division of Port Security on several cases. Click here for information, applications, and forms for New Jersey State Police Port Security Division.
If you are a port worker or if you want to be a port worker in New York, your case will be handled by the new, separate, New York Waterfront Commission. The New York Waterfront Commission is still located at 39 Broadway, just blocks from Mr. Tormey’s New York address.
If you have questions about the New Jersey State Police Port Security Division or the New York Waterfront Commission, click on the Frequently Asked Questions link below. If you can’t find the answer to your question there, then call Mr. Tormey. He will be glad to speak to you about your problem without charge. Mr. Tormey has the experience and the know-how to give you the best representation possible. The call is free. Call today.
