Profile
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.
Capabilities
Experience
- 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.
- U.S. Department of State, 1975-1996
- Ambassador, 1990-1996
- Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, 1991-1996
- Assistant Legal Advisor, International Affairs, Legal Adviser’s Office, 1987-1990
- Assistant Legal Advisory, Oceans, Environment and Science, Legal Adviser’s Office, 1981-1987
- Attorney Advisor, Oceans, Environment and Science, Legal Adviser’s Office, 1975-1981
- U.S. Marine Corps, 1969-1971
- U.S. Peace Corps, 1966-1968
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, Chambers Global Guide, Public International Law, 2013-2016
Credentials
Education
- J.D., University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), 1975
- B.A., California State University, East Bay, 1966
Admissions
- District of Columbia