B.A. University of Texas 1971; J.D. University of Houston 1976; Member (Proctor) Maritime Law Association; Licensed attorney with practice concentrated in maritime and offshore energy commercial matters including preparation and negotiation of domestic and international contracts for shipbuilding, ship repair and conversion, fabrication of offshore oil and gas structures, EPCI contracts, engineering services agreements, pipelay, derrick barge, and drilling contracts, towage contracts, charters, vessel management agreements, vessel and equipment sales and leasing, finance including loan agreements, security documents, and ship mortgages, and general corporate matters including formation of corporations and L.L.C.'s. Have served as an arbitrator in these areas under HMAA, SMA, and AAA rules, as well as assistance of others in such arbitrations.