Admilraty practice for over 40 years. In house with ExxonMobil for 24 years, private practice 16 years.. General Counsel of Exxin Shipping at time of EXXON VALDEZ oil spill. Practice marine contracting; ship building and ship repair; Charter Parties, tanker, barges, offshore oil and gas industry all types of vessels. Customs pracrice, importing and cabotage law (Jones Act) ruling submissions and advice.