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March 15th, 2016

NBF attorney Chris Reilly and the firm’s client State of Alaska prevailed on a published decision in Division 1 of the Washington State Court of Appeals (Published decision).


March 15th, 2016

NBF is pleased to announce that attorneys Chris Nicoll, Rivers Black and Curt Feig have been selected to the 2016 Washington Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the state. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys are selected from more than 70 practice areas and all firm sizes, assuring a credible and relevant annual list.


March 5th, 2016

NBF attorneys Noah Jaffe and Chris Reilly prevailed in an arbitration on behalf of a shipowner to enforce a “no sail” provision in a seaman’s personal injury settlement. The remedy sought and obtained was specific performance of the provision and recovery of fees and costs.