Admitted to Practice | California, 1996 | | Washington, 1970 | | District of Columbia, 1976 | | U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit | | U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit | | U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit | | U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit | | U.S. District Court District of California | | U.S. District Court District of Oregon | | U.S. District Court District of Washington | | U.S. District Court District of Texas | | U.S. District Court District of Florida | | U.S. District Court District of Alaska | | U.S. District Court District of Columbia |
| Bud Walsh concentrates on civil litigation and dispute resolution in state and federal courts. His focus is on complex work involving the environment and natural resources, admiralty matters, health care issues and business disputes. Bud's work includes jury and bench trials, administrative proceedings and appeals.
Practice Highlights
- Environmental Litigation: handled oil spill litigation in Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington and the Federated States of Micronesia
- Government Enforcement: assisted in defending investigations and forfeiture cases for the fishing industry
- Regulatory Compliance: helped cruise industry clients comply with customs and state and federal pollution requirements
- Business Disputes: has advised and defended the health care and fishing industries in business disputes
Additional Qualifications
- Deputy Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Carter Administration, 1978-1981
- Staff Counsel and General Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, 1972-1977
- Assistant Attorney General, State of Washington, 1971-1972
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Professional and Community Activities
- Proctor in Admiralty, Maritime Law Association, 1984-present
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Education LL.M., Law & Marine Affairs, University of Washington School of Law, 1971 J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1970 B.A., History, Stanford University, 1967 | |