Tom Bolt

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As the founding partner of BoltNagi, Attorney Bolt brings decades of experience to the firm. His expertise covers the areas of government relations, banking, real estate, real estate development, estate planning and corporate law.

Attorney Bolt’s clients hold him in high regard, and regularly comment on his pragmatism, charisma, and dedication. His ability to examine a situation from multiple perspectives is an asset, and contributes to the satisfaction of his clientele. They reap the benefit of his considerable knowledge, experience and intense personal investment.

What Attorney Bolt chooses to do in his spare time reflects his strong personal values. He is a member of the American Bar Association Board of Governors, Commissioner of the National Conference of Uniform Law Commissioners, member of The Salvation Army National Advisory Board and a fellow of the College of Law Practice Management

1988-1991

VIRGIN ISLANDS LAW REVISION COMMISSION
St. Thomas, USVI
Executive Director and Legal Counsel
Coordination of Commission affairs; drafting, reviewing and revising laws for approval by the Commission; Editor, “Revised Virgin Islands Criminal Code”, drafting and reviewing contracts

1986-1988

LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
St. Thomas, USVI

Counsel to the President/Counsel to the Majority Leader
Drafting numerous legislation and memoranda; expediting disbursement of government funds; responding to constituents’ correspondence; representing
Legislature before the public.

1983-1986

LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
St. Thomas, USVI
Assistant Legislative Counsel
Drafting numerous legislations acted upon by the Senate; reviewing and drafting legal opinions on government contracts, rezoning and coastal zone permit applications

Wofford College, B.A. Government and English (1978)
University of South Carolina School of Law, JD.
Concentration in Public Law, Legislation, State & Local Tax (1982)

U.S. Virgin Islands

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION:

Board of Governors (2017-2020)
House of Delegates (1989-present)
Delegate at Large (2000-2017)
Committee on Credentials & Admissions (2008-2010)
Drafting Committee (1993-96; 2004-06); Chair (2004-2006)
Committee on State and Local Bar Associations (1996-2019)
Select Committee of the House (1998-2000)
Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress (2017-present); Chair (2020-
present)
Board of Governors Liaison (2017-2020)
Resource Development Subcommittee Chair (2019-2020)
Commission on Poverty and Homelessness (2012-2015)
Standing Committee on CLE (2008-2010)
American Bar Association-American Law Institute – Committee on
Continuing Professional Education (1993-95, 1999-2005)
American Institute of Law Training Within the Office – Board of Directors (1999- 2004)
American Law Network – Board of Directors (1993-95, 1999-2005)
Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice Section – State Administrative Law Committee (1990-2019)
International Law and Practice Section – Caribbean Law Committee (1990-2019)
American Bar Foundation Fellow State Chair (2006-present)

YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION:

Fellow, Young Lawyers
Community Law Week Committee Member (1990-91), Vice Chair (1991)

ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND RESOURCES SECTION

Board of Governors Liaison (2017-2020)
Executive Committee (2017-2020)

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SPECIALIZED COURT JUDGES

Board of Governors Liaison (2017-2020)
Executive Committee (2017-2020)

CIVIL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION LAW PRACTICE DIVISION:

Chair (2015-2016)
Chair Elect (2014-2015)
Vice Chair (2013-2014)
Secretary (2012-2013)
Council (2011-2020)
Law Firm Finance Committee, Chair (2020 – Present)
Member Development Committee (2011-2014)
Diversity Committee (2010-2012)
Strategy and Planning Committee (2012-2015)

VIRGIN ISLANDS BAR ASSOCIATION:

President (2002-2003)
Member, Virgin Island Bar Foundation (2014-present)
Chair, Virgin Islands Bar Foundation (2014-2016)
Uniform Law Commission Bar Delegate (1988-present)
American Bar Association Delegate (1989-2000)
Board of Governors (1986-88, 1990-2000)
Legislation and Law Reform Committee (1987-1996, 1998-1999, 2019-present) – Chair (1987-1993)
Professional Liability Insurance Ad Hoc Committee – Chair (1994-1995)

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR PRESIDENTS:

Executive Council (2004-2007)
Membership Committee (2002-2008); Chair (2006-2007)
Communications Committee (2005-2007)
Diversity Task Force (2005-2006)
Life Sustaining Fellow (2004-present)
Procedural Manual Special Committee, Chair (2005-2007)

UNIFORM LAW COMMISSION:

Commissioner (1988-present)
Executive Committee (2013-2015)
Joint Study Committee on Harmonization of the Law of Canada, Caribbean nations
and the United States Concerning Registration of Foreign Judgments – Member (2013-present)
Joint Study Committee on Harmonization of the Law of Caribbean Nations and the
United States Concerning Enforcement of Child Custody and Child Support Orders – Member (2013-present)
Scope and Program Committee (2011 – 2013) Legislative Council (2006-present) Division Chair (2005-2007)
Committee to Review the Scope and Program Process (2011-2013)
Committee on Real Property Transfer of Death Act (2005-2010)
Joint Editorial Board on Uniform Family Law (Member 2005-2007)
Committee to Host Annual Meeting (Member 2005-2007)
Drafting Committee on Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act (Member 2005- 2007)
Standby Committee to Prepare Amendments to Uniform Commercial Code,
Article 7, Warehouse Receipts, Bills of Lading, and Other Documents of Title (Member 2005-2007)
Study Committee on Environmental Controls and Hazards Notice System (Member 2005-2007)
Special Committee to Enhance Payment of State Dues and Expenses of Commissioners (Member 2005-2007)
Drafting Committee on Uniform Guardianship Interstate Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (Member 2005-2007)
Study Committee on Health Care Information Interoperability (Member 2005-07)
Drafting Committee to Revise Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act (Member 2005-2007)
Drafting Committee on Uniform Money Services Act (Chair 1996-2007)
Committee on Liaison with the American Bar Association – Member (1990-present); Chair (2003-present)
Committee Liaison with Other Organizations (2007-2013)

AMERICAN COUNSEL ASSOCIATION: PRESIDENT (2006-2007)

President (2006-2007)
President Elect (2005-2006)
Board of Directors (2002-2012)
Endowment Committee (2018-2020)

ATTORNEYS LIABILITY PROTECTION SOCIETY, INC. (ALPS):

Board of Directors (1995-2004)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS:

Virgin Islands Law Revision Commission – Member (2001-2004)
Virgin Islands Judicial Council – Member (2001-2003)

THE SALVATION ARMY

National Advisory Board (2018-present)
St. Thomas Corps Advisory Board (2006-present) Founding Chair (2006-present)

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INC.:

President (2005-2009); (2014-2015)
Board of Directors (2004-2009)

VIRGIN ISLANDS CONTINUUM OF CARE ON HOMELESSNESS:

Chair (2008-2010)
Board (2014-2018)
Member (2007-2018)

VIRGIN ISLANDS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS:

Member (2009-2018)

FRIENDS OF THE ST. THOMAS PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

President (1995-2002)
Board of Director (1994-2003)

VIRGIN ISLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL:

Advisory Board (1994-1996)

THOMAS REFORMED CHURCH:

Endowment Board of Trustees; Chair (2012-2020)
Consistory; Board of Deacons (1992-1998); Clerk (1993-1994)

BLACKBEARD’S HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION:

President (1988-1996)
Board of Directors (1988-1996)

THOMAS-ST. JOHN COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCY:

Treasurer (1993)
Board of Directors (1992-1994)

VIRGIN ISLANDS YOUTH MULTI-SERVICES CENTER:

Board of Directors (1990-1994)

ROTARY CLUB OF SAINT THOMAS SUNRISE:

Charter President (2003-2004)
Board of Directors (2003-2006)
Scholarship Committee Chair (2010-present)
Program Committee Chair (2010-2015; 2022-2023)

ROTARY CLUB OF ST. THOMAS II:

President (2002-03)
Sergeant at Arms (1991-1992, 1999-2000)
Board of Directors (1987-89, 1990-1992, 1999-2003)

THOMAS HISTORICAL TRUST:

Secretary (1987-1988)
Board of Directors (1987-1990)

VIRGIN ISLANDS DEMOCRATIC PARTY:

Territorial Committeeman (1982-1992)

SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATIC PARTY:

Vice Chairman (1980-82)
State Executive Committee (1980-1982)

Practice Groups

Government Relations
Real Estate & Financial Services
Tax & Estate Planning

Services

Administrative
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking
Commercial Transaction
Corporate & Business
Corporate Finance – Public & Private
Energy
Estate/Trust Planning & Administration
Family & Private Business
Financial Services
Government Contracts
Government Relations
Hospitality Law
Internet
Mergers, Acquisition & Sales of Businesses
Real Estate Development
Real Estate Finance
Regulated Industries
Securities Regulation
Tax Benefits
Technology
Telecommunications
Trust & Estate Planning
Utilities
Venture Capital
Wills & Probate
Zoning, Planning & Land Use

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AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION:

YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION:

ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND RESOURCES SECTION

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SPECIALIZED COURT JUDGES

CIVIL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION LAW PRACTICE DIVISION:

VIRGIN ISLANDS BAR ASSOCIATION:

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR PRESIDENTS:

UNIFORM LAW COMMISSION:

AMERICAN COUNSEL ASSOCIATION: PRESIDENT (2006-2007)

ATTORNEYS LIABILITY PROTECTION SOCIETY, INC. (ALPS):

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARIANS:

THE SALVATION ARMY

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, INC.:

VIRGIN ISLANDS CONTINUUM OF CARE ON HOMELESSNESS:

VIRGIN ISLANDS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS:

FRIENDS OF THE ST. THOMAS PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

VIRGIN ISLANDS BUSINESS JOURNAL:

THOMAS REFORMED CHURCH:

BLACKBEARD’S HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION:

THOMAS-ST. JOHN COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCY:

VIRGIN ISLANDS YOUTH MULTI-SERVICES CENTER:

ROTARY CLUB OF SAINT THOMAS SUNRISE:

ROTARY CLUB OF ST. THOMAS II:

THOMAS HISTORICAL TRUST:

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