Ron Zabel, Reporter

Ron Zabel

What do you like most about being a court reporter?

  Flexible schedule that allows me to meet Laser Reporting's needs as well as the needs of those that seek assistance in resolving conflict and restoring relationships.

Publications:  Various Federal Regulations addressing Commercial Vessel Inspection, Marine Safety, Marine Environmental Protection, and Maritime Personnel.

Place of Birth:  Seattle, Washington.

Hobbies and Interests:  Photography, Skiing, Travelling, Helping people resolve conflict.

With Laser Reporting Since:  9/30/96.

 

Education:  BA Political Science, University of Washington, Seattle; JD, 1973, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.; 35th Military Judge's Court, 1992, U.S. Army Judge Advocate's General School, Charlottesville, VA.

Military Background:  Retired Captain, U.S. Coast Guard.

Past Professional Positions:  Executive Director, Conflict Resolution & Conciliation Services; District Legal Officer & Regional Ethics Officer, Eighth Coast Guard District; Military Judge; Executive Officer, Coast Guard Headquarters Staff; Assistant Chief, Regulations & Administrative Law Division; Assistant Legal Officer;  District Prosecutor; Chief, Marine Investigations Division, CG Marine Safety Office; Assistant Legal Officer, Twelfth Coast Guard District; First Lieutenant, U.S. Army (Branch Transferred to USCG; Battalion Adjutant, 1st Battalion, 27th Artillery; Intelligence Officer, 6th Battalion, 20th Artillery; Intelligence Officer, 6th Battalion, 27th Artillery; Assistant Executive Officer, Battery A, 6th Battalion, 27th Artillery, Republic of Vietnam.

Achievements:  Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with One Gold Star; Coast Guard Commendation Medal with Two Gold Stars; Coast Guard Achievement Medal; Commandant's Letter of Commendation; National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star; Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star; Vietnam Service Medal with four Campaign Stars; Humanitarian Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device; Valorous Unit Award; Coast Guard Unit Commendation; Bicentennial Unit Commendation; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Award; Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Unit Award; Expert Rifle; Expert Automatic Rifle; Expert Machine Gun.