Doug is an accomplished maritime law partner in our Houston office who focuses on complex maritime transactions and litigation. He has nearly 30 years’ experience acting for clients on a wide range of shipping issues, including contractual disputes, personal injury, property damage, pollution, onboard investigations, navigational error, the Jones Act, stevedoring accidents, cargo damage, and general average. He defends maritime personal injury and property damage cases in state and federal courts, defends and prosecutes maritime seizure proceedings.

A certified arbitrator, Douglas has handled numerous arbitrations concerning maritime contractual disputes in the US and internationally. Prior to working in private practice, Douglas worked as a master mariner licensed by the Coast Guard.