Longshore cases are tried before Administrative Law Judges. Attorneys who practice Longshore cases have been very interested in the change of leadership at the Office of Administrative Law Judges National Office.
Chief Administrative Law Judge John M. Vittone retired on March 3, 2010. Judge Vittone joined the Department of Labor as Deputy Chief Judge in 1987, and was appointed Chief Judge in 1996.
Judge Stephen L. Purcell has been selected to serve as Acting Chief Judge.
Judge Daniel F. Sutton from the Boston District Office will serve as the Acting Associate Chief Judge for Longshore.
Judge William Colwell will continue to serve as Associate Chief Judge for Black Lung and Immigration.
