Bill’s nearly forty years of legal experience has been primarily in the areas of maritime and general civil litigation. He previously headed a very successful and globally recognized marine and energy practice of a large West Coast based law firm. Bill primarily represents multinational companies involved in international trade and marine transportation as well as oil companies and marine and energy underwriters in connection with commercial disputes, casualties, personal injuries and environmental matters. Bill has significant trial experience in both the state and federal courts of California where he holds the highest, “AV Preeminent” rating by Martindale Hubbell.

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