B. Otis Felder

B. Otis Felder

Wilson Elser

B. Otis Felder is a partner with Wilson Elser and a highly respected trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 30 years of experience in maritime law, insurance coverage, and general liability. He has successfully litigated complex cases in state and federal courts across the West Coast, Hawaii, and beyond. Certified as an admiralty and maritime law specialist by the State Bar of California, Mr. Felder is a trusted advocate for vessel owners, marine insurers, ports, and terminal operators. His background includes serving as corporate counsel for Princess Cruises and Cunard Line, as well as general counsel for specialty cruise ventures, where he managed litigation, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. Mr. Felder is also a seasoned trial lawyer and member of Wilson Elser's National Trial Team, with extensive first-chair trial and appellate experience in maritime liability and insurance law. He is admitted to practice in California, Hawaii, District of Columbia, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon, as well as multiple federal district and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Felder earned his J.D. degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he served as editor in chief of the Maritime Law Journal; his M.A. degree in psychology from Harvard University; his M.A. degree in international relations from the University of San Diego; and his A.B. degree in political science and international studies from the University of Michigan.

B. Otis Felder's Courses

  • Complete Rules of Evidence Guide: With Real-World Examples

    Litigation & Appeals

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
    Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
    Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
    Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
    Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
    Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
    New York CLE Approved 7 Total
    Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
    South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
    Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand
    6 Pennsylvania CLE
  • The Alaska Evidence Playbook

    AK Specific

    Litigation & Appeals

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand