More than 40 years of experience in all phases of business, energy, construction and law including legal representation, contract negotiation and administration, engineering, project management, and marketing of large international oil & gas projects and engineering and construction projects. Graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law (with honors) and admitted to the Bars of Texas, Maryland and Colorado and various Federal Courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Practicing attorney specializing in construction/engineering transactions, environmental law, oil and gas transactions, maritime and international law. Previously vice president and general counsel to a large international, publicly listed oil and gas services engineering/construction company. Licensed Professional Engineer. Navy jet pilot retired (active duty and reserves) in 1991 (Lt. Commander).