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Charles P. Moure
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Biography
“For over twenty years I have been working with companies and individuals in resolving disputes in many jurisdictions in the United States and in other countries. I have represented numerous individuals, including recreational boaters, passengers and crew members, who have been injured at sea. I have worked on seizing multiple vessels in Korea for several US and European based companies; represented a Russian aircraft dealership to obtain an outstanding seven figure debt from a US manufacturer; and obtained an outstanding debt against a US company for a Russian company selling seafood products. I have been interviewed by Fox News and PBS on maritime piracy and international criminal law. For more examples of my work, please visit the “representative work” page on my firm’s website at . Moure Law is a boutique international law firm. Our website is .
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Admiralty and Maritime
75%
34 years | 110 cases
Litigation
25%
34 years | 120 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 12 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
MoureLaw
1521 Second Avenue, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA, 98101-1881
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Posted by Betty | August 26, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Speedy Resolution through Mediation
Charles is focused on his client, fair and dilligent. He researched all possiblilities for resolution, reviewed my case and gave me an honest and forthright opinion. He kept me informed, talked with me on a regular basis and answered all my questions. What information he required from me was...
Charles P. Moure's Lawyer Endorsements
"Charles is an expert in his field and is a very hardworking attorney."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bright and knowledgeable. Very responsible and capable practitioner."
"Charles is an excellent lawyer. I have worked with him on several litigation matters and have always come away very impressed with his abilities. Whenever I refer someone to Charles for help, I have complete confidence that the matter will be handled professionally and to the highest standards."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He and his partners are smart, diligent, and efficient. I would recommend him without reservations, and indeed, have retained his firm on important cases. "
"I have worked with Charles on a number of matters. He is a gifted litigator and achieves results. I have and will continue to refer clients to him with the utmost confidence."
Experience
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
Jarvis Award, St. Thomas University
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Moure Law
2004 - 2016
Managing Member, Harris & Moure
1998 - 2001
Attorney, Preston Gates
1994 - 1995
Judicial Intern, Judge William C. Turnoff
Associations
2009 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
2005 - Present
Rotary InternationalMember
2000 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
1998 - Present
US Federal Court- Western District of WashingtonMember
1996 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
US Federal Court- Southern District of FloridaMember
1992 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Aviamarket v. Bell
Settlement
Education
1995
University of Miami School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1992
St. Thomas University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
St Thomas University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
The Record
Cruise Ship Industry
2021
The Record
Cruise Ship Industry
2020
WSBA Animal Law CLE
Transportation of Livestock via Ocean Vessels
2018
Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition
Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition; Moot Court Judge
2014
Shiparrested.com
Rule B Vessel Arrest
2014
Ship Arrest North America
Ship Arrest
2014
Legality of Whaling
Legality of Whaling
2013
Conceptualizing Our Relationships with Animals
Legal Issues in Marine Life Preservation
2012
Rotary Club "Table Talks"
Anouncement of Harris & Moure Mongolia Office
2007
International Litigation And Jurisdiction
Enforcing US Judgments Overseas
2007
China's New Bankruptcy Law
China's New Bankruptcy Law
2006
Rotary International
Maritime Law
2006
National News
International Extradition
2006
Morning News
International Law
2006
Fox TV News
Extradition for Hearing
2006
Fox Television News
Entwistle Extradition
2005
Russian American Pacific Partnership Conference
Litigating the United States Dispute
Publications
2023
2014
HG.org Global Legal Resources
Wrongful Death at Sea: Liability, Non-Pecuniary Damages, and Survivors’ Legal Remedies
2010
Seattle Times
Bellevue crab importer awaits trial in Russia
2007
China Law Blog
China Trends 2007
2007
China Law Blog
Shanghai Condo Buzz, Of The Illegal Kind
2007
616 F.Supp.2d 1101 (W.D.Wash. 2007)
Kirk v. Holland America; Extension of Holland America liability beyond the Vessel
2005
FRAEEC News
Foreign Companies in U.S. Litigation
2003
348 F.Supp.2d 1206
Wyler v. Holland America; Failure to Warn Must Be Decided By a Jury
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
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