University Attended:
University of Florida College of Business Administration, B.S.B.A., 1980
Law School Attended:
Florida State University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1984
Year of First Admission:
1984
Admission:
1984, Florida; U.S. Supreme Court; 1984, U.S. District Court, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Memberships:
Jacksonville Bar Association (Co-Chair, Personal Injury Litigation Section, 1996-1998; Member, Fee Arbitration Committee, 1993-1995); American Bar Association; The Florida Bar (Member, Standing Committee on Unlicensed Practice of Law, 1990-1996; Member, Fourth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "D", 1997-2001; Member, 1998-1999 and Vice-Chair, 2000-2001, Civil Trial Certification Committee); American Board of Trial Advocates (Jacksonville Chapter Treasurer, 2002; President-Elect, 2003; President, 2004; FLABOTA Board of Directors, 2004; Treasurer, 2006; Vice-President, 2007; President, 2007-2008; National Board of Directors, 2005—; National Executive Committee, 2010; Foundation Senior Fellow, 2004—); Florida Justice Association (Eagle Member, Board of Directors, 2004-2007); The American Association for Justice; National College of Advocacy, (Advocate); Jacksonville Trial Lawyers Association (Charter President, 1996-1997); National Crime Victims Bar Association (Sustaining Member, 2008); International Society of Barristers (2007); Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Birth Information:
Bristol, Pennsylvania, March 18, 1958
Certifications:
Certified as a Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education