Captain Sam Stephenson, J.D. is a Master Mariner who is now a Harbor Pilot in Port Everglades, Florida. Previously, he sailed six years as master on vessels of unlimted tonnage including the US TRAINING SHIP TEXAS CLIPPER II. From 1996-1999 he was a Senior Lecturer at Texas A&M University at Galveston teaching upper level courses in maritime disciplines. His areas of expertise include: shiphandling, rules of the road, navigation, aids to navigation, lifesaving, and personal injury.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Master (unlimited tonnage, any oceans)
Port Everglades State Pilot
Port Evergladas Federal Pilot
Commander, US Naval Reserve
Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Miami School of Law (1996).
Master of Science, Marine Management, Maine Maritime Academy (1994).
Bachelor of Science, Marine Transportation, Texas A&M University.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: The Council of American Master Mariners
Master, Mates, and Pilots
U.S. Coast Guard Auxilary
Florida State Pilots Association (Director.
American Legion
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: 1996-1999 Senior Lecturer at Texas A&M University at Galveston teaching upper level courses in navigation, rules of the road, electronic navigation, marine orientation and lifesaving.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
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Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
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Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
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Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
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Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
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Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
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Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
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