News & Events

The NBAF “family” gathered to celebrate Curt Feig’s retirement. The sparkling canoli served for dessert was a big hit. No one was injured. Curt has been a core member of the firm since it started in 2004. A great attorney, friend, and mentor – we will miss his counsel, calm and leadership. Curt and his wife Katherine have many plans for an awesome future, but those plans do not involve tackling the toughest coverage decisions. Thank you Curt!!!!

NBAF was again ranked in 2025 for Litigation: General Commercial in Washington. You can take a look at the rankings at https://chambers.com/legal-rankings/litigation-general-commercial-washington-5:228:13365:1?l=en-GB.

NBAF is pleased to announce that Sarah Davenport has joined our insurance coverage practice group as a new junior member. With Sarah, Nicoll Black Altenbrun & Feig adds an experienced litigator in insurance coverage and bad faith matters to complement our practice and to expand the range of services we provide to our clients. We are fortunate to continue building our depth, services, and capabilities for a strong future. Sarah’s bio is here: https://nicollblack.com/our-team/sarah-davenport/. If you have a chance, send her a note to welcome her aboard.

NBAF attorney Rod Fonda is pictured below caught in the act of speaking in a panel discussion in New York on April 30 for the combined Marine Insurance and Carriage of Goods committees of the Maritime Law Association.

We are pleased to announce that Nicoll Black & Feig is officially changing its name to Nicoll Black Altenbrun & Feig, effective immediately. This change honors the exceptional contributions of attorney Larry Altenbrun, who has dedicated two decades of exemplary service to our firm and our clients. As we adopt this new name, we want to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to integrity, professionalism, and the highest standards of service. Larry has been a partner at the firm for over 15 years and his dedication and expertise have been instrumental in shaping our values and guiding us in our mission to provide you with the best possible legal representation. At Nicoll Black Altenbrun & Feig, we remain dedicated to serving your needs with the same passion and commitment you have come to expect from us. Our team continues to work diligently to uphold the trust you place in us, and we look forward to continuing to support you in all your legal endeavors.

NBF attorneys Rivers Black and Larry Altenbrun (bookends in the below image) reported that they had a great week in New Orleans at the annual River and Marine Industry Seminar. The Scialdone Law Firm (Gulfport / New Orleans ) and Nicoll Black & Feig (Seattle) welcomed the opportunity to host an evening of great Blues music at Felix’s Oyster Bar on Bourbon Street. This has now become a signature event during Seminar, sponsored by The Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association (“GNOBFA”). 

NBF hosted its annual Mardi Gras party at the Whisky Bar in Belltown. It was awesome. Entertainment from Nate Jester (Ace of Illusions) and Good Company (an awesome Jazz trio). If you missed it, you missed out … until next year. 

On October 18, NBF attorney Chris Nicoll played lead guitar with the Defense Research Institute “house band,” The Defense Never Rests, at the closing banquet for the DRI’s annual meeting in Seattle.

NBF attorneys Christopher Nicoll, Rivers Black, Curt Feig, and Larry Altenbrun were selected as 2024 Seattle Super Lawyers, which is a rating service identifying outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.