The Law Offices of Countryman & McDaniel serves our International Shipping community from a unique world-wide prospective which offers a collective of over 80 years of legal, corporate & international litigation experience. Our professional staff includes a licensed U.S. Customs Broker, Haz Mat qualification and experienced international freight executive personnel to deal with traffic problems in "real time". The firm seeks unique solutions to "on hand" freight problems as they arise in support client operations and to avoid litigation expense for transport liability claims and supply chain solutions.

The firm supports the claims, litigation & trade consultancy needs of Marine & Transport Liability Underwriters, Importers & Exporters, worldwide. The firm directly coordinates the conduct of litigation in 50 U.S. states and more than 59 trading nations via "The Cargo Law" network of attorneys.

The firm provides a variety of business, trade consultancy, customs, corporate, tax & estate planning services designed to assist the Marine Underwriters, Logistics Providers & Customs Brokers industry in reaching long term company & personal goals. ...An "AV" Rated Firm

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MICHAEL S. McDANIEL, ESQ.

Born Long Beach, California, July 17, 1949; admitted to State Bar of California, 1975; U.S. Court of Appeals (Fifth & Ninth Circuits); U.S. District Court (Central & Northern Districts of California; District of Arizona; Western District of Washington); United States Court of International Trade (U.S. Customs); Certified Mediator.

Proctor In Admiralty, Maritime Law Association of The United States

Committee on Marine Insurance & General Average, Maritime Law Association of The United States

AV Rated. Private Arbitrator, Pro Tem Judge & Mediator of Logistics & Trade Related Disputes

EDUCATION: University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Brigade Commander UCLA ROTC, Distinguished Military Graduate, 1971; Loyola University School of Law, Los Angeles, Juris Doctor, 1975; U.S. Customs Broker Course (FTA) 1990.

PARTICIPATION: Captain, Mechanized Infantry, U.S. Army (Ret); Panel of Judges Pro Tem, Los Angeles Municipal Court, 1983 to 2000; State Bar Examiner, 1982 - 1984; Los Angeles Superior Court Settlement Officer, 1992 to 2000; Los Angeles Municipal Court Settlement Officer, 1990 to 2000; Los Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Arbitrator, 1984 - 1987; Legislative Advocate to California State Legislature, Wildlife Waystation, 1989 - 1992; Award of Merit for Assistance to Law Enforcement, U.S. Customs Service Award For Law Enforcement Contribution (Internal Affairs), 1989; City of Los Angeles Mayor's Certificate of Achievement, Los Angeles, 1989; Chapter Commander, 1985, State Judge Advocate, 1986, Military Order of the World Wars; Founder, Friends of Civil War, Fort Craig, N.M., 1965; Founding director Interclaims; Paws Hall of Fame For Lifetime Achievement In Support of Wildlife, 2001; Special Counsel for UPS (2004 -).

MEMBER: Proctor in Admiralty, The Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA); Professional Liability Underwriting Society; Foreign Trade Association of Southern California; International Law Section, State Bar of California; United States Naval Institute; National Association of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders of America ; Propeller Club of the United States for the Port of Los Angeles; S.S. Lane Victory Memorial Ship Association; U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Association; U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II Assn.; Association of Transportation Practitioners; Los Angeles - Guangshou, (P.R.C.) Sister City Association; L.A. Harbor Transportation Club; Association of Transportation, Law, Logistics and Policy; International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations (FIATA), LAX Chamber of Commerce, LAX Air Cargo Association, Los Angeles Air Cargo Association; Marine Underwriters of Southern California; Consultant to IATA, FIATA, The Journal of Commerce, and major transportation insurance underwriters in the United States, the United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China and Latin America.

National Customs Brokers And Forwarders Association of America

Modern Day Piracy

Affiliated Companies:

Director - Logistics: International Claims Bureau - Interclaims

Third Party Administratior For:

Intercargo Insurance Co. Hong Kong Ltd. (as Director of Int'l Claims)

XL Specialty Insurance Company (f/k/a Intercargo Insurance Company)- world leader in transport liability risks.

XL Marine & Offshore Energy

Navigators Insurance Company

Zurich London Insurance Company

Zurich Specialities, Ltd.

Private Logistics Companies (External claims office for logistics providers)

Director:

Board of Directors: International Claims Bureau - Interclaims

Director Emeritus: The Wildlife Waystation, Los Angeles - 1978 to present

FOR DETAILS

Director: The Cargo Law Network - qualified logistics legal counsel in 89 nations.

FOR DETAILS

PUBLISHER:

The Cargo Letter, the world's first Internet transportation publication with over 20,000 subscribers world wide, and The Cargo Law web portal.

CONSULTING EXPERT:

UPS Supply Chain Solutions: Special Counsel for Freight Forwarding & Commercial Cargo Claims

FIATA, Co-opted Expert Representing The United States of America to the Int'l Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations (FIATA)

Allianz AGF MAT

AON Insurance Services - Rotterdam

Avalon Risk Management, Inc.

Cambridge Transportation Insurance Services

Intercargo Insurance Company Hong Kong Ltd. (as Director of Claims)

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

Fortis Business Insurance, NV

QBE Insurance Co. Ltd.

XL Specialty Insurance Company (f/k/a Intercargo Insurance Company)- the world leader in transport liability risks.

XL Marine & Offshore Energy

Essex Insurance Company

John Deere, Inc.

Lexington Insurance Company

Lloyds of London - various slips

The Hartford Insurance Company - Ocean Marine Dept.

Navigators Insurance Company

National Defense Transportation Association - stakeholder

Pac Global Insurance Brokerage

Roanoke Trade Insurance Services

York Insurance Services

Zurich London Insurance Company

- Other Insurance Underwriters - listings on request

- International Trade & Transportation Corporations - listings on request

Including:

John Deere

UPS Supply Chain Solutions f/k/a Fritz Companies, Inc.

Abbott Laboratories

Expeditors International

Target Logistics

Transgroup Int'l

UPS

COORDINATING COUNSEL:

Oversight & coordination of logistics & customs claims and litigation through "The Cargo Law Network" in reliance upon selected local counsel in 50 U.S. states and 46 foreign countries on behalf of insurance underwriters and private logistics companies.

BROADCASTING:

Radio host of "The Byron & McD Show", Radio Station KFNX, Phoenix, Arizona, scheduled for 13 weeks beginning in late 2001. News, law & confusion for Metro Phoenix in drive time.

PRINCIPAL 1996 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Airforwarders Association Case Highlights

PRINCIPAL 1997 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Int'l Association of Non Vessel Operating Common Carriers (IANVOCC), Long Beach, CA. February 1997.

Featured Speaker - "Hazardous Material Risk Exposure For The Maritime Industry"

Intercargo Insurance Company Transport Industry Initiative, Chicago, IL. April 1997.

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Korea Maritime Cargo Agenda - Seoul, Korea - September 1997

PRINCIPAL 1998 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

World Air Cargo Internet Symposium - 2, The Journal of Commerce, Oakland, CA. April 1998

1998 FIATA World Congress, Sydney, Australia. September 1998 - Int'l Federation of Forwarding Associations (FIATA)

Featured Presenter On Behalf of the United States Delegation-

"Emerging U.S. Liability Risks & Presentation of Proposed COGSA 1998"

FOR HIGHLIGHTS

FOR PHOTO GALLERY

PARTIAL NOTES FROM: "EMERGING FORWARDER LIABILITY TRENDS"

"NVOCCs: The Next Wave", for The Journal of Commerce, The World Trade Center, New York, NY. October 1998

Featured Speaker

FOR DETAILS

PRINCIPAL 1999 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

World Air Cargo Internet & Logistics Symposium - 3, IATA & The Journal of Commerce, New Orleans, Jan. 1999.

Panel Moderator

SPECIAL E-COMMERCE REFERENCE WEB SITE

Transportation Consumer Protection Counsel (since 1974), Tucson, Arizona - 23 - 26 May 1999 (canceled - family medical)

Principal Instructor, Intercargo Insurance Company Transport & Customs Law Symposium For The Industry

Seattle - July 1999 - Marathon Presentation & Claims Training In All Modes of Transport & Customs Law

Air Cargo Americas V International Congress - World's Largest Air Cargo Trade Show - 6,000 attendees

Sponsored by World Trade Center Miami, The Journal of Commerce, FedEx, American Airlines Cargo, DHL

Miami, Florida, October 27 - 29, 1999

Featured Speaker To The Delegates - "Montreal Protocol 4" & Proposed "Montreal Convention"

FOR DETAILS

FOR THE FULL TEXT OF THIS PRESENTATION

FIATA World Congress - Dubai, UAE - October 1999 (canceled due to scheduling)

PRINCIPAL 2000 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Marine Underwriters of Southern California - 11 January 2000

Keynote Speaker - "Montreal Protocol 4 & The Montreal Convention

Radio Talk Show Host: "The Byron & McD Show" - news, law & general chaos in drive time for Metro Phoenix!

50,000 Watt Radio Station KFNX - Phoenix, Arizona

XL Specialty Insurance Co. (formerly Intercargo Ins. Co.) Transport & Customs Law Symposiums - Chicago - 8 May 2000.

Los Angles Air Cargo Association - "LAX Annual Air Cargo Day" - 18 May, LAX Hacienda Hotel

Keynote Speaker - "Montreal Protocol 4 & The Montreal Convention of 1999"

FOR THE FULL TEXT OF THIS PRESENTATION

FIATA World Congress 2000 - September 25-29 2000, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Principal Speaker - "Montreal Protocol 4 & The Montreal Convention"

Remarks of Wm. Jefferson Clinton - President of The United States

Remarks of Michael S. McDaniel, Esq.

Propeller Club of The United States - November 21 2000, Port of Chicago, USA

Principal Speaker -

High Seas Piracy In The 21st Century - A Growing Commercial Danger

Remarks of Michael S. McDaniel

The Montreal Convention & Montreal Protocol 4

Remarks of Michael S. McDaniel, Esq. - previously on this topic

Principal Speaker - "Cargo Crime In 2000" (The Hartford Ins. Co.)

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposium For The Industry

Presentation & Claims Training In All Modes of Transport & Customs Law - dates by arrangement

Principal Instructor, XL Specialty Insurance Co. (formerly Intercargo Ins. Co.) Transport & Customs Law Symposiums

PRINCIPAL 2001 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Foreign Trade Association of Southern California

Principal Speaker: "Protecting Your Cargo" Hilton LAX - Los Angeles - Feb.13 2001

Transportation Consumer Protection Counsel (since 1974) & Freight Transportation Consultants Assn.

Bally's Resort Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada - March 25-28 2001

Featured Speaker: "The Montreal Convention & Montreal Protocol 4"

Remarks of Michael S. McDaniel, Esq. - previously on this topic

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposium For The Industry

Presentation & Claims Training In All Modes of Transport & Customs Law - by arrangement

PRINCIPAL 2002 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposium For The Industry

Seminar For Fortune 500 Company Client - Chicago, February 16 2002

Transportation Consumer Protection Counsel (since 1974) & Freight Transportation Consultants Assn.

Adam's Mark Resort & Covention Center, Orlando, Florida - April 7 - 10 2002

Featured Speaker: "International Transportation Issues 2002"

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

Seminar For Fortune 100 Company Client - Atlanta, April 23 & 24 2002

FIATA World Congress 2002 - Int'l Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) - Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 7 to 12, 2002

Int'l Congress Speaker: UNCITRAL & COGSA '98 -- New Worlds For Int'l Ocean Transport Regulation.

Attending also as member of the Board of Legal Advisors to the FIATA

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposium For The Industry

Seminar - Hong Kong, November, 2002

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

Presentation & Claims Training In All Modes of Transport & Customs Law - by arrangement

PRINCIPAL 2003 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposium For The Industry

Seminar - Hong Kong & Manila, July, 2003.

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

Seminar For Fortune 100 Company Client - Atlanta, August, 2003

PRINCIPAL 2004 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposium For The Industry

Seminar - Hong Kong, February, 2004.

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

Seminar For Fortune 100 Company Client - Atlanta, May, 2004

FIATA World Congress 2004 - Int'l Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) - Sun City, South Africa, Sept. 19 to 23, 2004

Board of Legal Advisors- Legal Representative for the United States.

The Wildlife Waystation -- 10th Annual Safari Brunch - The Playboy Mansion - Oct. 16 2004

Michael S. McDaniel - Corporate Director Emeritus

PRINCIPAL 2005 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

Eastern Europe Review - Budapest & Belgrade - May 2006

Seminar For Fortune 50 Company Client - Atlanta, Sept., 2005

The Wildlife Waystation -- 10th Annual Safari Brunch - The Playboy Mansion - Oct. 16 2005

Michael S. McDaniel - Corporate Director Emeritus

PRINCIPAL 2006 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

Seminar For Fortune 50 Company Client - Atlanta, Feb.., 2006

Seminar For Fortune 50 Company Client - Atlanta, July 12., 2006

Principal Guest - "Return of The Pirates"

The History Channel - U.S. National Television Premier 8pm to 10pm - Sunday, July 16 2006

Return of The Pirates - you may purchase from The History Channel

Dedicated Interview -- CBS Radio -- "The Danger of Modern Pirates"

FIATA World Congress 2006 - Int'l Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) - Shanghai, China, Sept. 17 to 20, 2006

Int'l Congress Speaker -- New Worlds For Int'l Ocean Transport Regulation.

Board of Legal Advisors- Legal Representative for the United States to the FIATA

2006 Trucking Association Freight Claims & Loss Prevention Annual Conference, Sept. 25-27, 2006

"New Twists To Int'l Freight Claims" -- Panel with UPS Supply Chain Solutions -- Bally's Resort Hotel, Las Vegas.

PRINCIPAL 2007 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Dedicated Interview -- BBC Radio -- "The Danger of Modern Pirates" May 23 2007 - one hourinterview with Mr. McDaniel on the BBC (British Broadcasting Co.

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

Lloyd's of London Seminar -- "Third Party Logistics Claims in 2007" -- London May 2007

Fortune 500 Company Risk Seminar -- "Third Party Logistics Claims in 2007" -- London May 2007

FIATA World Congress 2007 - Int'l Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) - Dubai, UAE, Oct., 2007

Board of Legal Advisors- Legal Representative for the United States to the FIATA

PRINCIPAL 2008 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

International Claims & Loss Prevention Seminar-- London, January 2008

International Claims & Loss Prevention Seminar-- Singapore, February 2008

International Claims & Loss Prevention Seminar-- Kuala Lumpur, February 2008

Fortune 500 Company Risk Seminar -- "Third Party Logistics Claims in 2008" -- Barcelona, March 2008

International Claims & Loss Prevention Seminar-- Hong Kong & Shanghai -- Dates To Be Confirmed

PRACTICE AREAS: International Transportation & Trade; Marine Insurance Coverage; Representation of Marine & Transport Liability Underwriters, Air & Ocean Freight Forwarders, NVOCCs, Indirect Air Carriers, Customs Brokers, Intermodal Operators & Motor Carriers, Warehouse Operators and Ramp Service Companies; U.S. Customs Broker and International Freight Forwarder Legal Liability and Professional Transport Liability Errors & Omissions World Program Coordination; Marine & Transport Liability Insurance; Property & Casualty; Coordination of Foreign Litigation for insurance underwriters and private corporations, currently with active litigation in 34 nations; Private Arbitrator & Mediator of Transportation Related Disputes; Chief Coordinator of Int'l Forwarder & Broker Liability Insurance Third Party Administration Programs. Special Counsel, UPS & UPS Supply Chain Solutions.

PUBLISHER: The Cargo Letter: The news and educational service for Int'l Air & Ocean Freight Forwarders, NVOCCs, Consolidators, Indirect Air Carriers, Surveyors, Customs Brokers & Marine Underwriters with a subscription base of 15,000 readers on 6 continents [ E-Mail: CargoNews@aol.com ]

FOR DETAILS

to Michael S. McDaniel, Esq.

Born Indianapolis, Indiana, April 12, 1948; admitted to State Bar of California, 1975; U.S. District Court; U.S. Customs Broker Course (FTA).

AV Rated.

EDUCATION: University of Southern California, 1971, B.S., Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles Juris Doctor, 1974; U.S. Customs Broker Course (FTA)

PARTICIPATION: Panel of Judges Pro Tem, Los Angeles Municipal Court, 1983; City of Los Angeles Mayors Certificate of Achievement, Los Angeles, 1989; Public Lecturer for "The Living Trust", Family Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies; General Counsel - Shelby American Automobile Club; Vintage Automobile Legal Consultant, VARA (Vintage Auto Racing Association); licensed professional automobile driver (vintage).

CONSULTING EXPERT: To International public companies and underwriters for purposes of merger reorganization and agent relationships. References available on request.

MEMBER: The Maritime Law Association of the United States, Foreign Trade Association of Southern California; Trust and Estate Planning Section - State Bar of California; International Law Section - State Bar of California; Business Law Section -State Bar of California; National Association of Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders of America; Harbor Transportation Club, LAX Chamber of Commerce, LAX Rotary Club.

National Customs Brokers And Forwarders Association of America

Affiliated Companies:

Director - Administration: International Claims Bureau - Interclaims

Third Party Administratior For:

XL Specialty Insurance Company (f/k/a Intercargo Insurance Company)- the world leader in transport liability risks.

XL Marine & Offshore Energy

Navigators Insurance Company

Zurich London Insurance Company

Director:

Board of Directors: International Claims Bureau - Interclaims

Board of Directors: The Wildlife Waystation, Los Angeles - 1978 to present.

FOR DETAILS

CONSULTING EXPERT:

Intercargo Insurance Company Hong Kong Ltd.

Avalon Risk Management

XL Specialty Insurance Company (f/k/a Intercargo Insurance Company)- the world leader in transport liability risks.

XL Marine & Offshore Energy

The Hartford Insurance Company - Ocean Marine Dept.

Navigators Insurance Company

Near North Insurance Brokerage

Pac Global Insurance Brokerage

Roanoke Trade Insurance Services

Zurich London Insurance Company

- Other Insurance Underwriters - listings on request

- International Trade & Transportation Corporations - listings on request

Including:

John Deere Co.

UPS Supply Chain Solutions f/k/a Fritz Companies, Inc. (UPS)

Abbott Laboratories

Expeditors International

Spedmark Transportation

Target Logistics

Transgroup Int'l

BROADCASTING:

Radio host of "The Byron & McD Show", Radio Station KFNX, Phoenix, Arizona, scheduled for 13 weeks beginning late 2001. News, law & confusion for Metro Phoenix in drive time.

PRINCIPAL 2001 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Foreign Trade Association of Southern California

Principal Speaker: "Protecting Your Cargo" Hilton LAX - Los Angeles - Feb.13 2001

WESCON 2001 - Sept. 2001 - Vancouver, BC

Panelist & Event Sponsor - "Freight Forwarding Liability Developments 2001"

PRINCIPAL 2002 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposium For The Industry

Seminar For Fortune 500 Company Client - Chicago, February 16 2002

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposium For The Industry

Seminar - Hong Kong, November, 2002

PRINCIPAL 2003 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposium For The Industry

Seminar - Hong Kong & Manila, July, 2003.

PRINCIPAL 2004 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

Seminar For Fortune 100 Company Client - Atlanta, May, 2004

The Wildlife Waystation -- 10th Annual Safari Brunch - The Playboy Mansion - Oct. 16 2004

Byron E. Countryman - Corporate Director

PRINCIPAL 2005 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

Seminar For Fortune 50 Company Client - Atlanta, Sept., 2005

The Wildlife Waystation -- 10th Annual Safari Brunch - The Playboy Mansion - Oct. 16 2004

Corporate Director

PRINCIPAL 2006 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

Seminar For Fortune 50 Company Client - Atlanta, Feb.., 2006

Seminar For Fortune 50 Company Client - Atlanta, July 12., 2006

Seminar & Overseas Agent Requalification Conference For Publicly Traded Client - Shanghai, China, October, 2006

PRINCIPAL 2007 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

Lloyd's of London Seminar -- "Third Party Logistics Claims in 2007" -- London May 2007

FIATA World Congress 2007 - Int'l Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) - Dubai, UAE, Oct., 2007

PRINCIPAL 2008 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS:

Principal Instructor, Countryman & McDaniel Transport & Customs Law Symposiums For The Industry

International Claims & Loss Prevention Seminar-- London, January 2008

International Claims & Loss Prevention Seminar-- Singapore, February 2008

International Claims & Loss Prevention Seminar-- Kuala Lumpur, February 2008

Fortune 500 Company Risk Seminar -- "Third Party Logistics Claims in 2008" -- Barcelona, March 2008

International Claims & Loss Prevention Seminar-- Hong Kong & Shanghai -- Dates To Be Confirmed

PRACTICE AREAS: Business Agreement Preparation For The Transportation Industry; Corporate and Limited Liability Company (LLP) Formations & Restructuring; International Transportation Contracts & Agent Agreements , U.S. Customs Broker and International Freight Forwarder Legal Liability and E & O; Estate Planning of Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts; Family Limited Partnerships

to Byron E. Countryman, Esq.

Born Rochester, Minnesota, June 14, 1980; admitted to State Bar of California, U.S. District Court (Central District of California).

EDUCATION: Pepperdine University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 2001; University of San Diego, Juris Doctor, 2005.

PARCIPITATION: Phi Delta Phi, Legal Honor Fraternity; presented paper "Controlling Alien Species Transfer in Ballast Water -- the Development of Legislation from Regional Damage Control to International Regulation" to University of San Diego Maritime Seminar, 2003; authored "From France to Norway." The Guardian, Queen Mary Steamship Foundation; contributing editor to "SS United States: The Legendary Liner Returns Home," Titanic Commutator, Titanic Historical Society;

National Customs Brokers And Forwarders Association of America

LANGUAGES: German

PRACTICE AREAS: International; Transportation Law; Warehouse Law; Insurance; Commercial Litigation.

EDUCATION: Fordham University School of Law, New York, Juris Doctor, 1974; United States Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1970-1971; United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, B.S., Marine Transportation, 1968.

PARTICIPATION: Lieutenant, USNR, Honorable Discharge; Appointed Arbitrator, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, subsequently appointed Arbitrator out of Superior Court, County of Los Angeles; Speaker upon a variety of civil and criminal legal issues before numerous ocean carriers, professional organizations and academia; U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master of sailing vessel carrying passengers for hire; Advanced through license deck officer positions on board United States vessels in worldwide service;

National Customs Brokers And Forwarders Association of America

MEMBER: California, Florida & New York Bars; Numerous Federal Courts and Appeals and District Courts; The Nautical Institute; Marine Forensics Panel, SNAME.

PRINCIPAL INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS: Lecture: Human error issues at maritime academies and before professional groups. Reorientation Instruction for NOAA officers returning to sea commands from shore assignments; Invited Lecturer United States Coast Guard Academy: "Error" at Military Sea Command Masters' seminars.

PRACTICE AREAS: Vessel Operations; Vessel Risk Management; International; Transportation Law; Warehouse Law; Insurance; Commercial Cargo Litigation.

CONSULTING EXPERT:

National Defense Transportation Association - stakeholder

PUBLISHER: West Group, Admiralty Forms and Commentary, two volumes, 1997 and annual supplementation, by publisher's invitation; "Sexual Harassment Afloat," for presentation at Pacific Law Seminar, 1996; Monthly Maritime Law column, The Daily Journal; Prepared article analyzing effects of technological advances upon maritime liability issues, Tulane Maritime Law Symbolism, 1975.

 Firm Foreign Language Abilities: Native German, Japanese, Basic Polish, Spanish, Korean. Access to Chinese & Many World Languages

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