The Law Offices of Holmes Weddle & Barcott
Anchorage:(907) 274-0666 - Seattle:(206) 292-8008

 
  William D. De Voe
wdevoe@hwb-law.com
   
 

Practice Emphasis: Admiralty and Maritime Law, Cargo Carriage and Transportation, Vessel Foreclosure, Collection of Debts, Representation of Creditors in Bankruptcy Cases.

Education: Bachelor of Arts: Bethel College, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1977
Juris Doctor: Gonzaga University School of Law, 1987 Editor-in-Chief, Gonzaga Law Review

Professional Experience: Mr. DeVoe has been lead counsel or has provided oversight for debt collections through out the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Puerto Rico, and Guam and he has represented clients in the collections of money from foreign entities located outside the United States.

Mr. DeVoe has been lead counsel in arresting vessels and seizing collateral on behalf of clients in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, California, and Canada.

Mr. DeVoe has represented clients in a cross-section of matters in maritime and admiralty law and in litigation including maritime debtor-creditor issues, cargo loss, transportation law, freight recovery, and vessel foreclosure.

Mr. DeVoe represents creditors in bankruptcy cases.

Professional Associations: Mr. DeVoe is a member of the Washington Bar Association, Alaska Bar Association, Oregon Bar Association, American Bankruptcy Institute, Maritime Law Association of the United States, Association of Transportation Professionals, and The Transportation Club of Seattle.

Admitted to Practice: Washington State and Federal Courts; Alaska State and Federal Courts; Oregon State and Federal Courts; United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit