Admissions

  • Brazil (Licensed Foreign Consultant)
  • New York

Recognitions

In 2019, Bob was recognized by The Legal 500 United States. In 2016 and 2017, Latin Lawyer 250 recognized Bob in the areas of energy and project finance. In 2012, Legal 500 Latin America recommended Bob for his Projects & Energy practice. He has been cited in Euromoney's Expert Guides: Shipping & Maritime Lawyers; Expert Guides: Project Finance Lawyers; and Expert Guides: Energy an Environment. Martindale-Hubbell ranks him AV, its highest available ranking. He is named in Best Lawyers in America in the Shipping category and among the top Energy lawyers in New York by Super Lawyers.

Education

  • J.D., Fordham University School of Law 1982
  • B.A., Dartmouth College 1979

Memberships

  • AIPN (Association of International Petroleum Negotiators)
  • American Bar Association, Committee on International Law
  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Committee on Admiralty (Chairman, 2000 – 2003)
  • Maritime Law Association of the United States: Past Member, Board of Directors (2003 – 2006); Committee on Maritime Legislation
  • New York Maritime, Inc., Board of Directors (Chairman, 2003 – 2006)
  • Licensed as a foreign consultant in Brazil by OAB-SP, the bar association of São Paulo, Brazil in Latin America