Ronald Betancourt

Partner, admitted in New York and New Jersey

rbetancourt@bvgklaw.com

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• 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)
  • Association of Average Adjusters of the United States & United Kingdom
  • Maritime Law Association of the United States
  • Lieutenant Commander, United States Naval Reserve, 1996-2002