Experience

Rating: 8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

1994

Proctor in Admiralty, Maritime Law Association of the United States

1992

Honors Program Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice

1992

Senior Notes and Comments Editor, Tulane Maritime Law Journal., Tulane Law School

1991

Robert J. Acomb Outstanding Law Journal Casenote Award, Tulane Maritime Law Center

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Work Experience

2010 - Present

General Counsel, International Shipping Company

2004 - 2010

Partner and Co-Chair, Admiralty/Energy Group, Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard and Smith

2001 - 2004

Partner-in-Charge, San Francisco Office, Kaye, Rose & Maltzman

1992 - 2001

Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Div., Torts Branch, Admiralty/Aviation Section

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Associations

1992 - Present

Maritime Law Association of the United States

Secretary, Committee on Uniformity

2006 - 2007

San Francisco Marine Claims Association

Past President

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Sample of Legal Cases

Jane Roe and John Doe v. the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (09 cv 00023 US DC CNMI)

Class action settlement of $800,000,000 in retirement benefits to be paid by the government to the Class Members

America Cargo Transport, Inc. v. United States 625 F.3d 1176 (9th Cir. 2010)

Case affirmed.

Gengler v. U.S. Ex Rel. Dept. of Defense and Navy, 682 F. Supp 2d 1117 (E.D. Ca 2010)

Naval Aviators discharged per contract terms and awarded attorneys fees.

Compania Minera Caopass, S.A. de C.V. v. M/V CSL Acadian (N.D. Ca. 2009)

Plaintiff Verdict: $5,124,455.82. Case settled pending notice of appeal.

Conrad Gac v. W.C.A. B. and Bay Ship Management, Inc. Case No. VNO 0421742, LA Cnty. (2008)

Seaman's Workers' Compensation claim was dismissed based on Jones Act federal preemption

Fireman's Fund v. Greenberg, 2008 A.M.C. 922 (S.D. Ca. 2008)

Declaratory judgment in favor of excess insurer.

Gardenal v. Britannia Construction , et. al. Superior Court of California, San Francisco

Plaintiff received a settlement from contractor and subcontractors after mediation.

U.S. v. Henderson, 517 U.S. 654 (1996)

Reversed and remanded to the District Court. Case settled.

Martin v. Miller 65 F.3d 464 (5th Cir. 1995)

Successful defense on appeal. Case dismissed.

White v. U.S., 53 F.3d 43 (4th Cir. 1995)

Reversed, remanded, defense verdict at trial.

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Education

1992

Tulane Univ Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Univ of California Riverside

BS - Bachelor of Science

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Speaking Engagements

2004

San Francisco Marine Claims Association February Luncheon

Allisons

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Publications

2007

Thomson West Publishers: Instant Awareness, An Immediate Look at the Legal and Governmental Ramifications of the Bridge Collapse in Minnesota Charting the Course for Litigation Arising from the Bridge Collapse - the Application of Admiralty Law and Waivers of Sovereign Immunity

2006

Aspatore Books Leveling the Playing Field: Preparation and Experienced Counsel are Key, Government Contract Litigation Best Practices, Leading lawyers on Understanding Regulations, Planning Defensively, and Successfully Litigating Government Contracts

2006

Aspatore Books Steps in Solicitation, Bid, and Award Process, Navigating Bid Protests in Government Contracts, Executive Reports

2004

Los Angeles Daily Journal Kirby Ruling Will Profoundly Affect Transportation of Goods

1991

Tulane Maritime Law Journal, 423 Tul. Mar. L.J. Vol. 15, No. 2 Drowning in Unoccupied Waters

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