News & Events

NBF attorney Pegeen Mulhern assisted client Delta Marine Industries, Inc. with the closing and delivery of the 237 ft. motor yacht ALBATROSS. Here is an image of this beautiful yacht. 

NBF attorney Chris P. Reilly traveled to Tampa, Florida to present on the topic of Good Practices in Shipboard Investigations to the risk management and safety management divisions of a U.S. shipowner. While there, he participated in the Tug VALOUR charity golf tournament.

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).

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.

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.

NBF is very pleased to announce that Seattle attorney Nina Mitchell will be moving her maritime practice to NBF and join us as a partner starting on February 12, 2016.

NBF attorney Chris Nicoll successfully obtained summary judgment in federal court and limited liability for a vessel owner whose vessel was destroyed in a marina fire. Two subrogating insurers had challenged the limitation action and sought damages from our client. Chris successfully argued that the opposing expert’s opinion about the cause of the fire was speculative and that there was no proof of negligence or unseaworthiness needed to defeat the limitation action.

NBF attorney Shannon Trivett was recently admitted to practice in the State of Alaska.

NBF announced that it will be holding its annual Mardi Gras party on January 28, 2016 in conjunction with the Marine Insurance Association of Seattle (MIAS) week of activities. Mark your calendars (and keep an eye on your inbox for details)!!

NBF attorney Larry Altenbrun recently helped save a neighbor’s life and was recognized in a press release issued by the local fire department. Wow!!