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Robert Isaak Hurst
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Biography
Isaak is the founder and principal attorney at IMG.
As the only son of an Alaskan long-liner, Isaak spent the majority of his youth baiting hooks in the glacial fed waters of Prince William Sound, the Gulf of Alaska, Cook Inlet, Kodiak, and the Bering Sea. Isaak’s father, R. Kent Hurst, a respected Valdez high-liner and current tugboat captain in Western Alaska, exposed Isaak to the hardships and dangers of the Alaskan maritime industry. Because of his maritime upbringing, Isaak gained an intimate knowledge of the issues affecting the Pacific Northwest maritime communities, and now strives to help these communities overcome the legal and regulatory challenges they face.
Isaak’s current list of clients includes shipowners, charterers, shipyards, freight forwarders, offshore oil and gas companies, mining companies, construction companies, and other entities and persons engaged in the maritime and transportation industry. Isaak is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of International Trade, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Isaak has three Bachelor of Science degrees (Economics, International Studies, and Political Science), and one Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Utah. Isaak also spent an additional year studying Admiralty Law at the National University of Singapore—one of the world’s leading maritime law programs.
Prior to starting IMG, Isaak worked for maritime law firms in Singapore and Seattle, and worked for one of largest marine insurance brokerages in the world. Isaak also spent five years as a professional skier on the Atomic International Ski Team, and worked for the U.S. Department of State in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Over the years, Isaak has traveled to over 50 countries and twice competed in the X-Games and World Ski & Snowboarding Championships. Isaak is now happily married and enjoys skiing, surfing, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, and traveling with his wife and daughter in his free time.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 225-550 per hour
Contingency
20%-33%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME GROUP
601 Union Street, Suite 4200, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Business
Posted by Mike | June 02, 2017 | Business
A Great Lawyer Who Understands Business
Mr. Hurst is the rare combination of a great lawyer and astute businessman. Combined with his fearlessness and truly deep knowledge of the industry he serves, Mr. Hurst will find a solution to your problem. Few know the maritime industry as well as Mr. Hurst, an expertise he has garnered over a li...
Posted by Jeffrey | August 12, 2014 | Business
Unsurpassed in his knowledge
In the business of in/export it is inevitable that solid representation will be required on at least 3 out of 5 trans ocean deliveries in some fashion. In the absence of my standard attorney I was referred to Mr. Isaak Hurst of I.MG.. Extremely leery, to say the least, in utilizing "stand-in" represe...
Robert Isaak Hurst's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Hurst is the go to attorney in the practice of Admiralty & Maritime law. I would highly recommend him."
"Robert become the go to attorney in his field. His world experience and sharp mind have given his clients an edge in litigation over and over again. You will not be disappointed."
"I endorse this lawyer. Isaak is an excellent attorney. He cares deeply for his clients and fights vigorously for their interests. His honesty and integrity are beyond reproach."
"I have known Isaak for five years and he is an amazing attorney and a joy to work with. He is clear, straightforward, has great integrity and can explain legalese so that his clients actually understand it. Isaak treats clients and colleagues with great respect, promptness, courtesy, while providing legal work that is above and beyond. Isaak is results oriented and I am confident in the advice he provides. I would highly recommend Isaak to anyone needing legal counsel in his areas of expertise."
"I endorse this lawyer with confidence. Isaak is an exceptional practitioner with a solid working knowledge of maritime and insurance law."
"I have had the great pleasure of knowing Robert Isaak Hurst since the early 2000s. Professionally and personally, he has always treated other with the highest degrees of respect and compassion. Not only is his work of the highest quality, his communication skills are also top-notch. I highly recommend him for any legal matter."
"I have know Mr. Hurst for over a decade. Throughout that time, he has continually impressed me with his intelligence and dedication to his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hurst's work in the West has garnered him a great reputation. Mr. Hurst is well traveled and well regarded in the community. If my colleagues or I have an insurance or maritime issue, Mr. Hurst is at the top of the list. Recommended."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Best Energy & Offshore Firm, Legal Elite
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, International Maritime Group
2011 - 2012
Consultant, Wells Fargo Bank
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Navin & Company
2005 - 2007
Foreign Service Officer, United States Department Of State
Associations
2012 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, International Practice SectionExecutive Committee Member
2011 - Present
United States Court of International TradeMember
2011 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonMember
2011 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Maritime Law Association of the United StatesMember
Education
2010
National University of Singapore Faculty of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2009
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
2005
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
2005
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Arctic Ambitions III
Charter Party Contracts
2013
International Trade Bootcamp
Legal Aspects of International Trade
Publications
2014
Pacific Maritime Magazine
Cargo Law – Understanding the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
2014
Alaska Business Monthly
U.S. Cabotage Law and Alaska's LNG Trade
2014
Alaska Business Monthly
Indemnity Agreements in Offshore Oil and Gas Contracts
2013
Alaska Business Monthly
The Law of the Sea and Offshore Mining in Alaska
Languages
English
Activity
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