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David A. Colson

Of Counsel·Greenberg Traurig Llp

Washington, DC

Areas of practice

Litigation

Profile snapshot

1 review
4.4

1 review

Since 1975
51 yrs

Since 1975

Bar admissions
2

Bar admissions

By appointment
In office

By appointment

David A. Colson at a glance

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Free
Firm founded
1967

Areas of practice

Practice focus

David A. Colson represents clients in Washington, District of Columbia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About David A. Colson

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

Credentials

Education

  • University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)

    J.D. · 1975

  • California State University, East Bay

    B.A. · 1966

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • District of Columbia

    1979 · ACTIVE

  • California

    1975 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • BV Distinguished

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Greenberg Traurig Llp

2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20037

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Client feedback

What clients say about David A. Colson

4.4

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  • What areas of law does David A. Colson practice?

    David A. Colson focuses on Litigation.

  • Where is David A. Colson located?

    David A. Colson primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 1000.

  • How experienced is David A. Colson?

    David A. Colson has 51 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1975.

  • Is David A. Colson a verified attorney?

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