About Stephen Ouellette

Stephen Ouellette has been practicing law and trying cases in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies for over 20 years representing fishermen, individuals, small businesses and insurance companies.  He has litigated at the trial level and handled appeals before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and federal appellate courts in the First, Second, Third and Fourth Circuits.   His practice includes significant personal injury property damage and contract cases, both maritime and land based from both the plaintiff and defense perspectives.  A strong advocate for the commercial fishing industry, Stephen Ouellette, since 1994, has regularly attended fishery management meetings and comments on proposed rulemaking.  He frequently submits comments to ensure regulatory fairness in fisheries law enforcement and proper administration and implementation of the fisheries conservation measures to ensure the viability of commercial fishing interests providing guidance to legislators and Congressional Committees.   He provides guidance to maritime and shore based businesses.