Professionals

Ronald Betancourt

Partner, admitted in New York and New Jersey

Practice Areas:

  • Maritime and commercial litigation & arbitration

Education and Experience

  • United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point (B.S. 1982)
  • Tulane University (J.D. 1990, cum laude)
  • Licensed Second Mate (unlimited) and Master (1600 gross tons), with experience on ocean-going vessels, harbor and coastwise tugs and off-shore oil rigs
  • Non-legal maritime experience includes vessel operations, chartering and marine insurance

Member

  • United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association (President of the Port of New York Chapter, 1998-2000)
  • The Association of Average Adjusters (UK)
  • The Association of Average Adjusters of the United States & Canada
  • Maritime Law Association of the United States
  • Lieutenant Commander, United States Naval Reserve, 1996-2002

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • U.S. District Courts: New Jersey, Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, Northern District of New York
  • U.S. Courts of Appeals: Second and Third Circuits
  • Supreme Court of the United States
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