University of Florida College of Law, J.D. with Honors (1983)
Law Review
Order of the Coif
Professional Certification
'AV' Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Courts Admitted to Practice
All Courts of the State of Florida
All Courts of the State of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. Claims Court
Professional Associations
Orange County Bar Association
Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association
Board of Directors (2003-2005)
The Florida Bar
Grievance Committee, Ninth Judicial Circuit
Chairman (2000)
Member (1998-2000)
Trial Lawyers Section
Florida Justice Association (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
Board of Directors (1990-1992)
Chairman, Young Lawyers Section (1991-1992)
The State Bar of Georgia
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
Professional Distinctions
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Recognized as one of Florida's Legal Elite by Florida Trend (2004-2007)
"Best of the Bar" recognition by Orlando Business Journal (2006)
Recognized by the Legal Aid Society for pro bono Guardian Ad Litem service (2003)
Recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer by Law & Politics (2007-2008)
Published Work and Lectures
Author, "The Preemptive Scope of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980: Necessity for an Active State Role". 34 University of Florida Law Review 635
Co-Author, "Condominium and Homeowners Association Litigation". Chapter 2, Covenant Enforcement Actions.
Legal Columnist, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (1984-1985)
Instructor/Moderator, The People's Law School (1989-1991)
Lecturer/Moderator, Florida Justice Association
Civic and Social Organizations
March of Dimes Florida Chapter, Central Florida Division, Board of Directors (2007-present)
Vice President (2008)
Bishop Moore High School Charitable and Endowment Trust, Trustee
Guardian Ad Litem for Abused Children, Ninth Judicial Circuit (1986-present)
St. James Catholic Cathedral Parish Council
Member (1994-2000)
President (1998-2000)
St. James Cathedral School Board (1995-2000)
Central Florida Gator Club (2005-present)
Board of Directors
Vice President - Outreach
Orlando Civil Service Board
Chairman (1998-2000)
Vice Chairman (1997-1998)
Chief Examiner/Secretary (1996-1997)
Boy Scouts of America, Pack 207
Cubmaster (1999-2002)
Coach
College Park Little League
Junior Magic Basketball League
St. James Cathedral School Varsity Boy's Basketball