Practice Summary

Mr. Southwick joined Gibson Robb & Lindh in October 2006.   Since joining the firm, Mr. Southwick has litigated a number of marine and landside cargo subrogation matters, and obtained significant recoveries on behalf the firm’s clients. In addition to subrogation, Mr. Southwick also advises insurers on coverage under Hull, P&I, and Marine General Liability policies.  This practice dovetails with Mr. Southwick's defense of marine insured's including freight forwarders, carriers, terminal operators, and vessel manufacturers in products liability, personal injury, and contractual disputes.  Mr. Southwick's practice encompasses both federal and state court litigation

Mr. Southwick joined Gibson Robb after graduation from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.  While in law school, Mr. Southwick clerked at the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  He also served on Hastings’ Moot Court board, receiving awards in several national competitions.

Teaching

"Complications With Additional Insured's Under Marine General Liability Policies",  San Francisco Marine Claims Luncheon, October  2007.

Memberships    

California State Bar (2006)    
Maritime Law Association of the United States     
American Bar Association

Educational Background

University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D. (2006)        

Moot Court Board         
Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit       

University of California, Santa Cruz, B.A. Literature and Philosophy, (2000)

Highest Honors in the Major, Literature        
Highest Honors in the Major, Philosophy