William Lawrence Rivers Black

William Lawrence Rivers Black

also known as W. L. Rivers Black

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Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 48 years

Admiralty and maritime Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Insurance, Litigation

Puget Sound Plaza, Suite 1650, 1325 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime 40%

Representation of vessel owning, chartering and insurance interests; maritime personal injury and wrongful death defense; marine insurance; collision; salvage; wreck removal; cargo defense and subrogation; marine pollution; tug and barge; towage; marine mortgage foreclousre, maritime liens and vessel arrest; commercial fishing indsutry representation; yacht construction and acquisition; recreational vessel claims; Offshore energy related matters; marine casualty investigations.

43 years

40%
Insurance 30%

Insurance coverage defense - marine and non-marine; bad faith defense; insurnace counseling; policy review and coverage opinions; property and casualty subrogation; cargo subrogation

43 years

30%
Litigation 30%

General commercial litigation; general litigation; casualty litigation; personal injury and wrongful death litigation;

43 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 42 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 21 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2004

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Mississippi for 48 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 1977

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Nicoll Black & Feig

Puget Sound Plaza, Suite 1650, 1325 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101

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John Powell

Litigation lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Other

"Rivers and I have been opposed to each other and on the same side in many cases over several years. I hold Rivers in the highest regard for his legal skills, integrity and professionalism. His clients are fortunate to have him on their side. I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Gibbons

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Listens carefully and offers solid advice. Very sound judgment. Knowledgeable and capable attorney."

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John Powell

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2012

"Super Lawyer", Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Principal, Nicoll Black & Feig

2000 - 2005

Partner, Cozen O'Connor

1983 - 1999

Partner, Lane Powell, PC & Predecessor Firms

1977 - 2004

Judge Advocate General's Corps, U. S. Navy Reserve (Retired)

1977 - 1981

Staff Judge Advocate, U S Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps (active duty)

Associations

2010 - Present

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Member

1999 - Present

Inter-Pacific Bar Association

Maritime Law Committee Chair (past)

1984 - Present

King County Bar Association

Fishery Law Committee Chair (past)

1984 - Present

Maritime Law Association of the United States

Proctor

2000 - 2007

Pacific Marine Research

Board of Directors

1988 - 1994

Maritime Law Reporter

Editorial Board

1985 - 1990

Asia Pacific Lawyer’s Association

Maritime Law Committee Chair (past)

Education

1983

University of Brussels, Belgium

MA - Masters

1982

University of Washington School of Law

MA - Masters

1977

University of Mississippi School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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