David H. Sump

Partner

Education

Marshall-Wythe School of Law, J.D., 1988.
Cleveland State University, M.B.A., 1985.
United States Coast Guard Academy, B.S., 1979.

Memberships

Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Virginia Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association Board of Governors
Virginia Bar Association, Chair VBA Law Practice Management Division
Virginia State Bar
Hampton Roads Maritime Association

Mr. Sump is primarily engaged in all aspects of public procurement law, maritime law, riparian rights and environmental law, including oil pollution, hazardous wastes, brownfields and RCRA. He has been the firm's Managing Partner since 1999.

Relevant Experience

Former Lt. Commander in the United States Coast Guard, serving tours at sea and as a marine inspector and pollution response coordinator.
Also served as a Law Specialist while in the U.S.C.G. and was appointed the Department of Transportation's Legislative Attorney and Congressional Liaison for the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
Named one of Virginia's Legal Elite in the field of environmental law by Virginia Business magazine in 2003 and 2004 and in the field of maritime law in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for maritime law, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Practice Area Links:

Businesses and Industries:

Asbestos Removal
Insulation Removal and Installation
General Construction
Government Contractors
Salvage Companies
Waterfront facilities
Waterfront property owners
Maritime underwriters
General Maritime companies
Dredging Companies

Articles and Presentations:

David H. Sump, “How to Protect your Expert’s Testimony from Ethical and Procedural Dangers”; presented at SEALI Annual Program (2003)

David H. Sump, “Recent Developments in Admiralty Law in the Fourth and Other Circuits”; presented at SEALI Annual Program (1995)