Florida State University College of Law, J.D. with Honors (1985)
Trial Competition Team
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, National Student Trial Advocacy Competition
Chief Justice, Student Honor Court
Professional Certifications
'AV' Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Certification
Courts Admitted to Practice
All Courts of the State of Florida
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States Supreme Court
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar
Trial Lawyers Section
Executive Committee (2004-present)
Committee Member, "Unlicensed Practice of Law"
Florida Justice Association (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
Board of Directors (1994-1997)
American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
Products Liability Section
American Board of Trial Advocates
Secretary, Central Florida Chapter (2008)
Professional Distinctions
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Recognized as one of Florida's Legal Elite by Florida Trend (2006)
Florida Super Lawyer recognition by Law & Politics (2007-2008)
Published Work and Lectures
Lecturer, National Business Institute, "Plaintiff's Personal Injury: Practice Tips and Application." (2007, 2008)
Lecturer, National Business Institute, "Settling Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims." (2007, 2008)
Lecturer, Law Education Institute's National Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Conference, "Inner Workings of the Insurance Industry: A Legal Update." (2005, 2007)
Lecturer, The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section, "Advanced Trial Advocacy" Seminar (2006-2004)
Lecturer, National Business Institute, "Plaintiff's Personal Injury From Start to Finish in Florida." (2005-2006)
Presentation, American Inns of Court, "Ethical Dilemma: An Analysis of Proposed Advisory Opinions 99-2, 99-3 and 99-4 of the Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee" (2000)
Lecturer, Crummer Graduate School of Business MBA Program, Rollins College, "Florida Tort Law from the Plaintiff's Perspective." (1999)
Lecturer, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, "Legislative and Case Law Update" Seminar. (1995)
Lecturer, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, "Collateral Source" Seminar. (1994)
Lecturer, Professional Education Seminars, "Deposition Strategies and Tactics." (1992, 1993)
Lecturer, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, "Speakers Bureau" Events.
Civic and Social Organizations
Winter Park YMCA, Board of Directors
Morning Star Charities, Board of Directors
Florida State University College of Law, Central Florida Alumni Association, Board of Directors (1990-1995)
First United Methodist Church, Winter Park, Florida
Board of Trustees (2000-2004)
Sunday School Teacher (Adult and Youth)
"Partners in Education"
Audubon Elementary School
Lakemont Elementary School
Glenridge Middle School
Central Florida Soccer United, Coach (1995-2001)
Cub Scouts of America, Tiger Cubs Pack 3678, Leader (1999-2001)