Bert Ray helps clients navigate the myriad of issues facing the transportation, ports and maritime industry. His diverse legal background and commitment to understanding the intricacies of his clients’ needs ‎results in a multifaceted approach to translating problems into workable solutions.‎

Bert has 30 years of experience representing ship owners and operators, P&I Clubs and insurers. Bert delivers practical and actionable counsel to his clients in the maritime industry and beyond, including providing advice regarding insurance coverage.

As ‎environmental laws and regulations become more complex and demanding, Bert assists clients with guidance on regulation and litigation matters in the maritime, insurance and energy sectors.

Bar Admissions

• Alaska State Courts

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law, Juris Doctor degree, Ocean and Coastal Law (1988)‎
• George Mason University, Master of Science degree, Environmental Biology (1985)‎
• College of William & Mary, Bachelor of Science degree, Biology/Philosophy (1982)‎

• Successfully recovered well in excess of $150 million for clients over the course of his career, with the largest recovery just under $100 million.
• Extensive civil and criminal claims experience arising from large oil spills.
• Represented ship owners and their insurers in numerous marine casualties, including the total loss of a large commercial vessel and rigs, government investigations and casualty investigations.
• Skilled in white-collar criminal investigations of clients in heavily regulated industries, including marine salvage, medical malpractice and personal injury claims.
• Handled numerous natural resource damages assessments under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

• Tax Reform: What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Mean for the Transportation, Ports and Maritime Industry?