David A. Colson

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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

David A. Colson focuses his practice on advising governments and international petroleum companies on maritime boundary issues across the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. David has deep experience in government, having served as deputy assistant secretary for oceans in the U.S. Department of State with the rank of Ambassador from 1991, among other roles.

Experience

Representative Matters

• Served as deputy agent for the United States in the World Court case with Canada to determine the maritime boundary in the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank area.°

°The above representations were handled by Mr. Colson prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Government Experience

• U.S. Department of State, 1975-1996

o Ambassador, 1990-1996

o Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, 1991-1996

o Assistant Legal Advisor, International Affairs, Legal Adviser’s Office, 1987-1990

o Assistant Legal Advisory, Oceans, Environment and Science, Legal Adviser’s Office, 1981-1987

o Attorney Advisor, Oceans, Environment and Science, Legal Adviser’s Office, 1975-1981

Military Experience

• U.S. Marine Corps, 1969-1971

• U.S. Peace Corps, 1966-1968

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

• Listed, Chambers Global Guide, Public International Law, 2013-2016
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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
California State University, East Bay, B.A., 1966
Law School Attended:
University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), J.D., 1975
Year of First Admission:
1975
Admission:
1979, District of Columbia; 1975, California
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Served as deputy agent for the United States in the World Court case with Canada to determine the maritime boundary in the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank area.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Colson prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.; Government Experience: U.S. Department of State, 1975-1996; Ambassador, 1990-1996; Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, 1991-1996; Assistant Legal Advisor, International Affairs, Legal Adviser's Office, 1987-1990; Assistant Legal Advisory, Oceans, Environment and Science, Legal Adviser's Office, 1981-1987; Attorney Advisor, Oceans, Environment and Science, Legal Adviser's Office, 1975-1981; Military Experience: U.S. Marine Corps, 1969-1971; U.S. Peace Corps, 1966-1968;
ISLN:
908261510

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