*WORK DONE IN ALL STATES*
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: CONSULTANT AND EXPERT IN MARITIME AND ADMIRALTY MATTERS SINCE 1989 - WORK DONE NATIONWIDE.
(DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES LISTED BELOW)
ABOUT THE COMPANY DAVID E. COLE IS A (RET.) USCG COMMANDER WITH 20 YEARS OF SERVICE. DAVID COLE HAS A JURIS DOCTOR FROM LOYOLA IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. DAVID COLE IS A CONSULTANT AND EXPERT WITNESS IN MARITIME AND ADMIRALTY MATTERS SINCE 1989 - LOCATED IN TEXAS-WORK DONE IN ALL STATES. DAVID COLE WORKS FOR BOTH PLAINTIFF AND DEFENSE FIRMS AND IS QUALIFIED TO TESTIFY IN BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS. DAVID COLE WORKS ON ALL TYPES OF VESSELS. DAVID COLE'S SERVICES INCLUDE CASE ANALYSIS, REPORTS, INSPECTIONS, DEPOSITIONS AND TRIALS NATIONWIDE.
(REFERENCES AND NOTABLE CASES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST)
Areas of Expertise
- Personal Injury and Death
- Groundings and Determination of Navigable Waters
- Permitting and Bridges
- Vessel Access and Regulatory Analysis
- Collisions and Allisions
- Jones Act and Longshore
- Navigation and Seamanship
- General Maritime Safety and Offshore
- Vessel Operation and Manning
Services:
- Litigation Support
- Navigation Analysis
- Collision Analysis
- Deposition Appearances
- Research
- Reports
- Agency Liaison
- Trial Appearances
All Types of Vessels
- Recreational Boats and Personal Watercraft
- Towing Vessels and Tug Boats
- Charter Vessels and Tank Ships
- Passenger and Cargo Vessels
- Barges and Fishing Vessels
- Crew and Supply Boats
Professional Experience
David E. Cole, Consultant, 1989-Present, Nationwide
Latham &Associates, 1988-1989, Harahan, Louisiana
8th USCG District, 1986-1987, New Orleans, Louisiana
USCG Marine Inspection Office, 1982-1986, New Orleans, Louisiana
Second USCG District, 1978-1982, St. Louis, Missouri
USCG Marine Safety Office, 1976-1978, Huntington, West Virginia
USCG Marine Inspection, 1972-1975, New York, New York
USCGC Klamath, 1970-1972, Seattle, Washington
USCG Marine Inspection Office, 1967-1970, Seattle, Washington
Education
Juris Doctor, Loyola University of New Orleans, 1987
Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Maritime College (Fort Schuyler)
Extensive Graduate work in Transportation Management, State University of New York
Numerous courses in shipyard and ship board safety, Nationwide
University of Southwest Louisiana, Offshore Oil Technology
Tulane Admiralty Law Institute
American Waterways Operators Industry Training
Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking
Memberships
American Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association
Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
Boat/U.S. Technical Information Exchange for Marine Professionals
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Louisiana Bar Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
American Boat and Yacht Council
National Fire Protection Association
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
Propeller Club
Practice Areas
Maritime
Admiralty
Boating Safety
Regulations
Litigation Support to attorneys with all types of marine cases
