First Admitted: 1975, New York

Bar/Professional Activity:

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

1995 - Jones Act Seaman v Sea-Land Services Inc. Federal Court New York - Verdict $2.42 Million Dollars 2009 - Jones Act Seaman v. USA, Federal Court Balt. Md. Verdict 1.827 Million (In top ten of highest verdicts for State of Maryland for 2009) 2009 Jones Act Seaman v Maersk Lines, Supreme Court Bronx County, 5.3 Million Settlement. Jones Act Seaman v Multible US Vessel owners toxic lung damage welding Superior Court California $7.8 million 2012.

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Special Licenses/Certifications:

US. Coast Guard License, Second Asst Steam & Gas Turbines, Third Asst Diesels, MILITARY: Lt. US Naval Reserve Ret. 1967-72.

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Educational Background:

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Regulation Compliance: Is It Sufficient, Charter Industry News
Human Factors, Seaworthiness and Ships, MITAGS Institute, 2000
Unseaworthiness: Human Factors & Merchant Marine, MITAGS Institute, 1996
Anatomy of a Coast Guard Casualty Investigation, Coast Guard Docket, 1996
Legal Civil Liability, Charter Industry News, 1987 - Present
Coast Guard License Suspension Revocation Proceedings, Charter Industry News, 1987

Other Outstanding Achievements:

During 1968-70 served as an engineering officer aboard The SS TRANSGLOBE, a specialized transport vessel carrying military supplies into Saigon and DaNang. The vessel was inducted into the National Maritime Hall of Fame on Jan 31st 2009 as the most decorated of all American Merchant Ships during the Vietnam War and for moving the most cargo and making the most trips into Saigon and DaNang. The Transglobe was awarded Four Battle Stars acknowledging service under fire on four occasions and other awards and commendations for rescuing 71 Taiwanese fisherman during typhoon Elaine on 10/08/71.
Martindale Hubbell Highest Rating "AV" (1991 to Date)

Industry Groups:

Ralph J. Mellusi