News & Events

NBF hosted its annual Mardi Gras party at the Whisky Bar in Seattle and it was a great success. It was our biggest turnout yet. Thanks to all who participated and made it such a fun and memorable event. 

NBAF attorney Shantrice Anderson became the newest member of the Alaska Bar Association today. Shantrice is also a member of the state bars in Washington and Colorado. Congratulations Shantrice!!

NBAF attorney Deniz Tuncer Perkowski will be presenting on “General Admiralty and Maritime Law: The Practice and Path of an Admiralty Lawyer” to students at California Maritime Academy on February 4, 2026. As future sailors, captains, marine claims adjusters, marine insurance underwriters, Naval officers, surveyors, and maritime industry professionals, Cal Maritime students will gain valuable insight into legal principles while exploring the diverse and versatile career paths available to them.

NBAF attorney Noah Jaffe became the newest member of the Oregon State Bar today. Noah is also a member of the state bar in Washington. Congratulations Noah!!

NBAF attorney Pamela Schultz will be presenting to the New York City Bar Committee on Admiralty on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the topic of: “The D/V CONCEPTION fire, the multiple proceedings following it and Congressional changes in the Wake of the Disaster.”

NBAF attorneys Camille Zuber, Brad Pace, and Forrest Booth co-authored an article titled, “U.S. Expands Global Energy Sanctions: Updated Iran Maritime Advisory, IFCA Findings, and Full Blocking Measures Against Russian Oil Majors,” a copy of which is available for your review and consideration here: 11.2025-Sanctions Article. Well done Camille, Brad, and Forrest!!!

NBAF attorney Camille Zuber co-authored an article in the Fall 2025 Maritime Law Association (MLA) “Our Oceans Committee” Newsletter titled: “From Rust to Regulation: Global Ship Recycling Goes Green(er) in 2025,” Check it out here (pg. 2): Fall 2025 Newsletter – Our Oceans committee – MLA.

Earlier this month, NBAF shared the exciting news of our new San Francisco office and four new members who recently joined Nicoll Black Altenbrun & Feig. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that three additional attorneys have joined our growing firm: Nicholas Kim, Deniz Perkowski, and Camille Zuber.

Each brings exceptional experience and unique expertise to our firm:

• Camille Zuber holds LL.M.s from Berkeley Law School (Environmental Law) and University of Oslo (Maritime Law). Fluent in French, Italian, and German, Camille is an experienced maritime and civil defense litigator. Combining her environmental and maritime backgrounds, she has developed particular expertise in alternative fuels in the maritime industry – their risks, benefits, and regulatory frameworks. Camille is based in California. Learn more about Camille here.
• Deniz Perkowski earned her LL.M. in Admiralty & Maritime Law from Tulane Law School. She is an experienced litigator in maritime law, insurance coverage and bad faith, and insurance defense, representing a wide array of clients in the maritime and insurance sectors. Deniz is licensed in California, New York, and Turkey, and is active in numerous industry trade associations. She is based in California. Learn more about Deniz here.
• Nicholas Kim earned his undergraduate degree from University of Hawaii and his J.D. from Seattle University. He is an experienced insurance coverage attorney, with substantial experience in contractual and extracontractual liability, primary/excess disputes, subrogation, and bad faith. Nicholas also practices in personal injury and insurance defense litigation. He is based in Wahington. Learn more about Nicholas here.

At Nicoll Black Altenbrun & Feig, we’re proud to have built an outstanding team of legal professionals, and the addition of Nicholas, Deniz, and Camille makes us even stronger.

We remain committed to providing exceptional legal services and are deeply grateful for your continued trust and support.

For any questions about our firm and its growth, please contact Larry Altenbrun.

NBAF attorney Sarah Davenport co-presented at the Northwest Insurance Law Seminar on the topic of first party condominium water loss claims. Sarah’s presentation provided an overview of recent caselaw on this topic, with special focus on ensuing loss provisions, their application, and limitations. The seminar was sponsored by The Seminar Group.

NBF attorney Brad Pace was admitted to practice in the State of Hawaii. Congratulations Brad!!!