License
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36 years since William Lawrence Rivers Black was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Mississippi |
Authorized to practice law
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1977 |
02/27/2012 |
| Oregon |
Active
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2004 |
04/21/2013 |
| Washington |
Active
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1983 |
04/19/2013 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Principal at Nicoll Black & Feig
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2006–present
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Partner at Cozen O'Connor
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2000–2005
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Judge Advocate General's Corps at U. S. Navy Reserve (Retired)
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1977–2004
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Partner at Lane Powell, PC & Predecessor Firms
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1983–1999
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Staff Judge Advocate at U S Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps (active duty)
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1977–1981
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Brussels, Belgium |
International Law |
MA - Masters |
1983 |
| University of Washington School of Law |
Marine Law |
MA - Masters |
1982 |
| University of Mississippi School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1977 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| "Super Lawyer" |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2012 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2012 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers |
2010–present
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| Maritime Law Committee Chair (past) |
Inter-Pacific Bar Association |
1999–present
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| Fishery Law Committee Chair (past) |
King County Bar Association |
1984–present
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| Proctor |
Maritime Law Association of the United States |
1984–present
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| Board of Directors |
Pacific Marine Research |
2000–2007
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| Editorial Board |
Maritime Law Reporter |
1988–1994
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| Maritime Law Committee Chair (past) |
Asia Pacific Lawyer’s Association |
1985–1990
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