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Attorney Andrew C. Simpson

Andrew C. Simpson

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Practice Areas:

  • Trials and Appeals
  • Insurance Defense
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Products Liability
  • Environmental Law

Biography

Mr. Simpson is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who has practiced law since 1988 and practiced law in the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1991.  He frequently appears in the courts of the Virgin Islands and the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals.  He believes in giving clients a realistic assessment of their cases at the outset of the litigation so that they can make informed decisions about pursuing litigation, settlement and/or appeals. Mr. Simpson’s goal in the early assessment of the case is to ensure that, absent the development of unforeseen circumstances, the assessment of the case will not change as the case approaches trial.
 
Mr. Simpson is nationally recognized for his appellate advocacy and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. use of technology in delivering services to his clients and explaining cases to a jury. He speaks regularly at seminars on technology, including speaking at the 2008 ABA TECHSHOW. He also serves on the editorial board of the ABA’s GP|Solo Technology and Practice Guide

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Significant Appellate Opinions

United States Supreme Court

  • Hall v. Hall, Case No. 16-1150, 138 S.Ct. 1118  (2018) (argued)

 Courts of Appeals

  • Atlantic Human Resource Advisors, LLC v. Espersen, 2022 VI 11, ¶ 1 (2022) (argued)
  • Streibich v. Underwood, 2021 VI 3 (2021) (argued)
  • Alverez v. Keel, 2020 WL 4816376 (VI August 19, 2020)
  • Wong v. Day, 764 Fed.App’x 164, 2019 WL 990707 (3d Cir. Feb. 28, 2019) (argued)
  • Pavel v. Estates of Judith’s Fancy Owners’ Association, 2019 V.I. 23 (2019) (argued)
  • Baptiste v. Rohn, 694 Fed. A’ppx. 880 (June 5, 2017) (argued)
  • Hall v. Hall 679 Fed. App’x 142 (Feb. 10, 2017) (argued)
  • Valerino v. Holder, Case No. 15-2047 (3d Cir. March 1, 2016) (argued)
  • Coffelt v. Fawkes, 765 F.3d 197 (3d Cir. 2014) (argued)
  • Henry v. St. Croix Alumina, LLC, 572 Fed. Appx. 114 (3d Cir. 2014) (argued)
  • Semper v. Gómez, 747 F.3d 229 (3d Cir. 2014) (argued)
  • Davis v. Varlack Ventures, 59 V.I. 229 (V.I. 2012) (argued)
  • Sala v. Hawk, 481 Fed.Appx. 729 (3d Cir. 2012) (argued)
  • Semper v. United States, 694 F.3d 90 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (argued)
  • Molloy v. Independence Blue Cross, 56 V.I. 155 (V.I. 2012) (argued)
  • Simpson v. Golden Resorts, 56 V.I. 597 (V.I. 2011) (argued)
  • Lexington Ins. Co. V. HOVENA, LLC, 435 Fed. Appx. 144 (3d Cir. 2011)
  • V.I. Conservation Society v. Golden Resorts, 55 V.I. 613 (V.I. 2011) (argued)
  • Lue-Martin v. March Group, 2010 WL 1918695 (3d Cir. 2010)
  • Gerard v. Bridge Capital, 282 Fed. Appx. 969 (3d Cir. 2008)
  • Barton v. Curtis, 497 F.3d 331(3d Cir. 2007) (argued)
  • Virgin Islands Conservation Society, Inc. v. Virgin Islands Bd. of Land Use Appeals, 2007 WL 4800361, (D.V.I. App. 2007) (argued)
  • Government of the Virgin Islands v. Barton, 2006 WL 869086 (3d Cir. 2006) (argued)
  • Government of the Virgin Islands v. Velasquez, 2005 WL 3971871 (D.V.I. App. 2005)
  • Lee v. Gruel, 248 F.Supp.2d 413 (D.V.I. App. Div. 2003)
  • Saldana v. Kmart Corp., 260 F.3d 228 (3d Cir. 2001) (argued)
  • Elcock v. Kmart Corporation, 233 F.3d 734 (3d Cir. 2000) (argued)

Significant Trial Opinions

Crown Bay Marina, L.P. v. Subbase Drydock, Inc., No. 2018-68, 2021 WL 1240631 (D.V.I. Apr. 1, 2021)

  •       Clarke v. Marriott International, Inc., 403 F.Supp.3d 474 (2019)
  •       Valerino v. Holder, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 50248 (D.V.I. 2015)
  • Lovern v. Jackson, 2015 WL 494069 (D.V.I. 2015)
  •       James v. Osmose, Inc., 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 168566 (D.V.I. 2015)
  •       Chatham v. Rohn & Carpenter, LLC, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 73542 (D.V.I. 2015)
  •       Clarke v. Marriott International, Inc., 2014 WL 476720 (D.V.I. 2014)
  •       Gumbs-Heyliger v. CMW and Assoc., 73 F.Supp.3d 617 (D.V.I. 2014)
  • Fitz v. Islands Mechanical Contractor, Inc., 2013 WL 1319649 (D.V.I. 2013)
  •       Clarke v. Marriott International, Inc., 2012 WL 2285188 (D.V.I. 2012)
  •       Hall v. Hall, 2012 WL 6634411 (D.V.I. 2012)
  •       Galloway v. Islands Mechanical Contractor, Inc., 2012 WL 3984891 (D.V.I. 2012)
  •       Velázquez v. American Airlines, Inc.,  2011 WL 3652334 (D.V.I. 2011)
  •       Lue-Martin v. March Group, 2008 WL 2966406 (D.V.I. 2008)
  •       Clarke v. Marriot Intern., Inc., 2010 WL 1657340 (D.V.I. 2010)
  •       Lexington Ins. Co. v. HOVENSA, LLC, 2009 WL 2950366 (D.V.I. 2009)
  •       Campbell v. Bluebeard’s Castle Inc., 2008 WL 2048361 (D.V.I. 2008)
  • Morales v. H.I.D.T.A.,524 F.Supp.2d 635 (D.V.I. 2007)
  •      Oleksiuk v. Caribbean Watersports & Tours, LLC, 2005 WL 1668906, 2005 U.S.
  •             Dist. LEXIS 14452 (D.V.I. 2005)
  •      Sanchez v. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., et al., 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 27553
  •             (D.V.I. 2004)
  •      Matheson v. V.I. Community Bank, 297 F.Supp. 2d 819 (D.V.I. 2003)
  •       Khan v. Soleimani, 2002 WL 31573607, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3157 (D.V.I. 2002)
  •       Saldana v. Kmart, 84 F.Supp.2d 629 (D.V.I. 1999)
  •       In re Recusal, 118 F.Supp.2d 622 (D.V.I. 2000) (aff’d without opinion)
  •       Tourism Industries v. Hourigan, 31 V.I. 91 (Terr. Ct. 1995)

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1990
  • U.S. District Court District of the Virgin Islands, 1992
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2011
  • U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 2012
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2013
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2013

Education

  • Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
    • J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence – 05/1988
    • Honors: cum laude
    • Honors: Tulane Moot Court, Justice, 1986-1987, Administrative Justice, 1987-1988
  • United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York
    • B.S. – 06/1982
    • Honors: U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Third Mate 1982 – 1990
    • Honors: U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Third Assistant Engineer – 1982 – 1990
    • Major: Marine Engineering
    • Major: Nautical Science

Honors

  • Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. Fellowship in the Academy is limited to 500 “experienced appellate advocates who have demonstrated the highest skill level and integrity.” Nominees are vetted in a confidential process by the legal and judicial communities where they practice
  • Mr. Simpson has been honored to be selected and serve on the Ethics and Grievance Committee for the U.S. Virgin Islands for over twelve years.
  • In 2009, Mr. Simpson was chosen by the American Bar Association Techshow Board to be a presenter at the ABA’s annual Techshow – the ABA’s premier technology conference for lawyers. He has also presented on numerous legal technology and law practice management topics at various conferences around the country
  • In 1998, Mr. Simpson was presented with the Euan P. McFarlane Environmental Leadership Award (described here), which is awarded annually to individuals demonstrating initiative, resourcefulness and leadership in promoting conservation and enhancement of the environment in the Caribbean. Mr. Simpson received the award for his successful pro bono efforts to protect Jack and Isaac Bays on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands which, in the process, set an important precedent relating to how the government must review proposed development activities within the coastal zone

Publications

  • TURBOCHARGE YOUR OFFICE FOR $2,500, GP|Solo Dec. 2011 Vol. 28, No. 8 (ABA)
  • BACKING UP, GP|Solo Dec. 2011 Vol. 28, No. 8 (ABA)
  • WORD PROCESSING, GP|Solo June 2008 Vol. 25, No. 4 (ABA)
  • RESCUE YOUR LAW PRACTICE, WORK ON YOUR TAN, GP|Solo, December 2006, Vol. 23, No. 8 (ABA) (article on how to properly safeguard client data from disaster)
  • STAYING CIVIL, GP|Solo, October/November 2005, Vol. 22, No. 7 (ABA)
  • SETTLEMENT: SAFE OR SORRY?, GP|Solo, April/May 2003, Vol. 20, No. 3 (ABA)
  • E-MAIL IN THE LAW OFFICE, An electronic roundtable discussion (participant in roundtable), GP|Solo Magazine, Jan./Feb. 2006, Vol. 23, No. 1 (ABA)
  • WRITING THE BRIEF: REQUIREMENTS AND TIPS; Chapter in the Third Circuit Appellate Practice Handbook, Penn. Bar Assn. 2017, 2014 and 2010
  • WHAT I WISH I KNEW FROM THE START ABOUT LITIGATION, GP|Solo Sept./Oct. 2014 Vol. 31, No. 5 (ABA)
  • PREPARING CLIENTS FOR LITIGATION, GP|Solo, Jan./Feb. 2008 Vol. 25, No. 1 (ABA)
  • EXPERTS: A LITTLE DAUBERT’LL DO YA, GP|Solo, Oct./Nov. 2002, Vol 19, No. 7 (ABA)

Presentations

  • A Primer: Writing Compelling Appellate Briefs, presentation on behalf of the ABA, moderator and panelist, February 15, 2022
  • Settlements in the Wake of World Fresh Markets v. Palermo  – Strategies to Consider, co-presenter at Virgin Islands Bar mid-year meeting June 2021
  • Appellate Advocacy in the Age of COVID-19, one of two appellate practitioners  presenting on a national CLE panel with Judge Albert Diaz of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Justice Eva Guzman of the Texas Supreme Court. ABA Appellate Judges Council, May 2020
  • Supreme Court Practice, presenter at the annual meeting of the Virgin Islands Bar Association, Dec. 2019
  • 60 Tips in 60 Minutes, presented in the plenary session of the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2010, American Bar Association, General Practice and Solo Division
  • How to Build Your Office Team, presented at the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2010, American Bar Association, General Practice and Solo Division
  • Show and Tell: Meetings & Presentations, presenter at the ABA Techshow, April 2009
  • PowerPoint Persuades, presenter at the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2008
  • Inexpensive Technology Tips to Avoid Costly Mistakes, presenter at the V.I. Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Conference, Dec. 2007
  • Outlook for Lawyers: The Case Manager You Already Have, co-presenter at the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2007
  • Don’t Worry, Be Happier: Using Case Management Software To Reduce Stress, co-presenter at the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2007
  • 60 Top Practice & Tech Tips in 60 Minutes, co-presenter at the Plenary Session of the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2006
  • Top Four Features of the Top Four Practice Management Programs, co-presenter at the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2006
  • 30 Appellate Tips in 30 Minutes; Defense Research Institute Appellate Practice Seminar, May 2003

Professional Associations

  • Virgin Islands Bar Association, Treasurer, 1995 to 1995
  • Virgin Islands Bar Association, Member
  • American, Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section
  • Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, 2008 to Present
  • Defense Research Institute, 1999 to Present
Mr. Simpson is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who has practiced law since 1988 and practiced law in the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1991.  He frequently appears in the courts of the Virgin Islands and the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals.  He believes in giving clients a realistic assessment of their cases at the outset of the litigation so that they can make informed decisions about pursuing litigation, settlement and/or appeals. Mr. Simpson's goal in the early assessment of the case is to ensure that, absent the development of unforeseen circumstances, the assessment of the case will not change as the case approaches trial.
 
Mr. Simpson is nationally recognized for his appellate advocacy and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. use of technology in delivering services to his clients and explaining cases to a jury. He speaks regularly at seminars on technology, including speaking at the 2008 ABA TECHSHOW. He also serves on the editorial board of the ABA's GP|Solo Technology and Practice Guide.

Significant Appellate Opinions

United States Supreme Court

  •              Hall v. Hall, Case No. 16-1150, 138 S.Ct. 1118  (2018) (argued)

 Courts of Appeals

  •        Atlantic Human Resource Advisors, LLC v. Espersen, 2022 VI 11, ¶ 1 (2022) (argued)    
  •       Streibich v. Underwood, 2021 VI 3 (2021) (argued)
  •       Alverez v. Keel, 2020 WL 4816376 (VI August 19, 2020)
  • Wong v. Day, 764 Fed.App’x 164, 2019 WL 990707 (3d Cir. Feb. 28, 2019) (argued)
  • Pavel v. Estates of Judith’s Fancy Owners’ Association, 2019 V.I. 23 (2019) (argued)
  • Baptiste v. Rohn, 694 Fed. A’ppx. 880 (June 5, 2017) (argued)
  •       Hall v. Hall 679 Fed. App’x 142 (Feb. 10, 2017) (argued)
  •       Valerino v. Holder, Case No. 15-2047 (3d Cir. March 1, 2016) (argued)
  •       Coffelt v. Fawkes, 765 F.3d 197 (3d Cir. 2014) (argued)
  •       Henry v. St. Croix Alumina, LLC, 572 Fed. Appx. 114 (3d Cir. 2014) (argued)
  •       Semper v. Gómez, 747 F.3d 229 (3d Cir. 2014) (argued)
  •       Davis v. Varlack Ventures, 59 V.I. 229 (V.I. 2012) (argued)
  • Sala v. Hawk, 481 Fed.Appx. 729 (3d Cir. 2012) (argued)
  •       Semper v. United States, 694 F.3d 90 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (argued)
  •       Molloy v. Independence Blue Cross, 56 V.I. 155 (V.I. 2012) (argued)
  •       Simpson v. Golden Resorts, 56 V.I. 597 (V.I. 2011) (argued)
  •       Lexington Ins. Co. V. HOVENA, LLC, 435 Fed. Appx. 144 (3d Cir. 2011)
  •       V.I. Conservation Society v. Golden Resorts, 55 V.I. 613 (V.I. 2011) (argued)
  • Lue-Martin v. March Group, 2010 WL 1918695 (3d Cir. 2010)
  •       Gerard v. Bridge Capital, 282 Fed. Appx. 969 (3d Cir. 2008)
  •      Barton v. Curtis, 497 F.3d 331(3d Cir. 2007) (argued)
  • Virgin Islands Conservation Society, Inc. v. Virgin Islands Bd. of Land Use Appeals,
  •             2007 WL 4800361, (D.V.I. App. 2007) (argued)
  •      Government of the Virgin Islands v. Barton, 2006 WL 869086 (3d Cir. 2006) (argued)
  • Government of the Virgin Islands v. Velasquez, 2005 WL 3971871 (D.V.I. App. 2005)
  •      Lee v. Gruel, 248 F.Supp.2d 413 (D.V.I. App. Div. 2003)
  •       Saldana v. Kmart Corp., 260 F.3d 228 (3d Cir. 2001) (argued)
  •      Elcock v. Kmart Corporation, 233 F.3d 734 (3d Cir. 2000) (argued)

 

Significant Trial Opinions

            Crown Bay Marina, L.P. v. Subbase Drydock, Inc., No. 2018-68, 2021 WL 1240631 (D.V.I. Apr. 1, 2021)

  •       Clarke v. Marriott International, Inc., 403 F.Supp.3d 474 (2019)
  •       Valerino v. Holder, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 50248 (D.V.I. 2015)
  • Lovern v. Jackson, 2015 WL 494069 (D.V.I. 2015)
  •       James v. Osmose, Inc., 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 168566 (D.V.I. 2015)
  •       Chatham v. Rohn & Carpenter, LLC, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 73542 (D.V.I. 2015)
  •       Clarke v. Marriott International, Inc., 2014 WL 476720 (D.V.I. 2014)
  •       Gumbs-Heyliger v. CMW and Assoc., 73 F.Supp.3d 617 (D.V.I. 2014)
  • Fitz v. Islands Mechanical Contractor, Inc., 2013 WL 1319649 (D.V.I. 2013)
  •       Clarke v. Marriott International, Inc., 2012 WL 2285188 (D.V.I. 2012)
  •       Hall v. Hall, 2012 WL 6634411 (D.V.I. 2012)
  •       Galloway v. Islands Mechanical Contractor, Inc., 2012 WL 3984891 (D.V.I. 2012)
  •       Velázquez v. American Airlines, Inc.,  2011 WL 3652334 (D.V.I. 2011)
  •       Lue-Martin v. March Group, 2008 WL 2966406 (D.V.I. 2008)
  •       Clarke v. Marriot Intern., Inc., 2010 WL 1657340 (D.V.I. 2010)
  •       Lexington Ins. Co. v. HOVENSA, LLC, 2009 WL 2950366 (D.V.I. 2009)
  •       Campbell v. Bluebeard’s Castle Inc., 2008 WL 2048361 (D.V.I. 2008)
  • Morales v. H.I.D.T.A.,524 F.Supp.2d 635 (D.V.I. 2007)
  •      Oleksiuk v. Caribbean Watersports & Tours, LLC, 2005 WL 1668906, 2005 U.S.
  •             Dist. LEXIS 14452 (D.V.I. 2005)
  •      Sanchez v. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., et al., 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 27553
  •             (D.V.I. 2004)
  •      Matheson v. V.I. Community Bank, 297 F.Supp. 2d 819 (D.V.I. 2003)
  •       Khan v. Soleimani, 2002 WL 31573607, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3157 (D.V.I. 2002)
  •       Saldana v. Kmart, 84 F.Supp.2d 629 (D.V.I. 1999)
  •       In re Recusal, 118 F.Supp.2d 622 (D.V.I. 2000) (aff’d without opinion)
  •       Tourism Industries v. Hourigan, 31 V.I. 91 (Terr. Ct. 1995)

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1990
  • U.S. District Court District of the Virgin Islands, 1992
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2011
  • U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 2012
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2013
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2013

Education

  • Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
    • J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 05/1988
    • Honors: cum laude
    • Honors: Tulane Moot Court, Justice, 1986-1987, Administrative Justice, 1987-1988
  • United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York
    • B.S. - 06/1982
    • Honors: U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Third Mate 1982 – 1990
    • Honors: U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Third Assistant Engineer - 1982 - 1990
    • Major: Marine Engineering
    • Major: Nautical Science

Honors

  • Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. Fellowship in the Academy is limited to 500 “experienced appellate advocates who have demonstrated the highest skill level and integrity.” Nominees are vetted in a confidential process by the legal and judicial communities where they practice
  • Mr. Simpson has been honored to be selected and serve on the Ethics and Grievance Committee for the U.S. Virgin Islands for over twelve years.
  • In 2009, Mr. Simpson was chosen by the American Bar Association Techshow Board to be a presenter at the ABA’s annual Techshow – the ABA’s premier technology conference for lawyers. He has also presented on numerous legal technology and law practice management topics at various conferences around the country
  • In 1998, Mr. Simpson was presented with the Euan P. McFarlane Environmental Leadership Award (described here), which is awarded annually to individuals demonstrating initiative, resourcefulness and leadership in promoting conservation and enhancement of the environment in the Caribbean. Mr. Simpson received the award for his successful pro bono efforts to protect Jack and Isaac Bays on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands which, in the process, set an important precedent relating to how the government must review proposed development activities within the coastal zone

Publications

  • TURBOCHARGE YOUR OFFICE FOR $2,500, GP|Solo Dec. 2011 Vol. 28, No. 8 (ABA)
  • BACKING UP, GP|Solo Dec. 2011 Vol. 28, No. 8 (ABA)
  • WORD PROCESSING, GP|Solo June 2008 Vol. 25, No. 4 (ABA)
  • RESCUE YOUR LAW PRACTICE, WORK ON YOUR TAN, GP|Solo, December 2006, Vol. 23, No. 8 (ABA) (article on how to properly safeguard client data from disaster)
  • STAYING CIVIL, GP|Solo, October/November 2005, Vol. 22, No. 7 (ABA)
  • SETTLEMENT: SAFE OR SORRY?, GP|Solo, April/May 2003, Vol. 20, No. 3 (ABA)
  • E-MAIL IN THE LAW OFFICE, An electronic roundtable discussion (participant in roundtable), GP|Solo Magazine, Jan./Feb. 2006, Vol. 23, No. 1 (ABA)
  • WRITING THE BRIEF: REQUIREMENTS AND TIPS; Chapter in the Third Circuit Appellate Practice Handbook, Penn. Bar Assn. 2017, 2014 and 2010
  • WHAT I WISH I KNEW FROM THE START ABOUT LITIGATION, GP|Solo Sept./Oct. 2014 Vol. 31, No. 5 (ABA)
  • PREPARING CLIENTS FOR LITIGATION, GP|Solo, Jan./Feb. 2008 Vol. 25, No. 1 (ABA)
  • EXPERTS: A LITTLE DAUBERT'LL DO YA, GP|Solo, Oct./Nov. 2002, Vol 19, No. 7 (ABA)

Presentations

  • A Primer: Writing Compelling Appellate Briefs, presentation on behalf of the ABA, moderator and panelist, February 15, 2022
  • Settlements in the Wake of World Fresh Markets v. Palermo  – Strategies to Consider, co-presenter at Virgin Islands Bar mid-year meeting June 2021
  • Appellate Advocacy in the Age of COVID-19, one of two appellate practitioners  presenting on a national CLE panel with Judge Albert Diaz of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Justice Eva Guzman of the Texas Supreme Court. ABA Appellate Judges Council, May 2020
  • Supreme Court Practice, presenter at the annual meeting of the Virgin Islands Bar Association, Dec. 2019
  • 60 Tips in 60 Minutes, presented in the plenary session of the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2010, American Bar Association, General Practice and Solo Division
  • How To Build Your Office Team, presented at the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2010, American Bar Association, General Practice and Solo Division
  • Show and Tell: Meetings & Presentations, presenter at the ABA Techshow, April 2009
  • PowerPoint Persuades, presenter at the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2008
  • Inexpensive Technology Tips to Avoid Costly Mistakes, presenter at the V.I. Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Conference, Dec. 2007
  • Outlook for Lawyers: The Case Manager You Already Have, co-presenter at the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2007
  • Don’t Worry, Be Happier: Using Case Management Software To Reduce Stress, co-presenter at the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2007
  • 60 Top Practice & Tech Tips in 60 Minutes, co-presenter at the Plenary Session of the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2006
  • Top Four Features of the Top Four Practice Management Programs, co-presenter at the ABA’s National Solo & Small Firm Conference, Oct. 2006
  • 30 Appellate Tips in 30 Minutes; Defense Research Institute Appellate Practice Seminar, May 2003

Professional Associations

  • Virgin Islands Bar Association, Treasurer, 1995 to 1995
  • Virgin Islands Bar Association, Member
  • American, Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section
  • Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, 2008 to Present
  • Defense Research Institute, 1999 to Present