BBA Southern Methodist University 1964; JD Tulane Law School 1967; HMAA Arbitration Training; Former Member (Proctor) Maritime Law Association (Marine Insurance Committee); primary concentration as defense attorney in maritime and offshore energy matters, including litigation and arbitration of offshore disasters and contracts, maritime contracts, insurance coverage, vessel construction contracts, MSAs and cargo and property damage claims; practice included preparation and negotiation of affreightment, towage, charter parties, vessel repair and construction and vessel management contracts and MSAs; experienced arbitrator