A trained and experienced petroleum engineer, Mark also represents clients in various industries before the Occupational Safety & Health Administration. He helps clients solve problems and advises them during OSHA investigations and defends subsequent litigation brought by the Department of Labor. Recent examples include:

• A contractor client was facing a whistleblower complaint involving a refinery. Mark led the response and helped keep the client focused on the allegation and relevant, technical issues. Thanks to his quick response, guidance, preparation and management of the process, the client was not cited.

• When a facility had a fire and explosion, two people were killed and 80 were injured. Mark and his team got to the bottom of the real cause of the accident, proving that his client was not responsible and using the evidence to obtain summary judgment.

In his admiralty practice, Mark has practical, in-depth experience with contractual indemnity and insurance issues, offshore drilling practices, vessel collisions, drilling and completion accidents, well blowouts and reservoir damage. He has also handled pipeline accidents and other oilfield-related claims, vessel construction and repair litigation, and maritime finance and liens.