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Areas of Practice
Education
- University of Florida, B.S. (1980)
- 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)
- 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
- Coach
- College Park Little League
- Junior Magic Basketball League
- St. James Cathedral School Varsity Boy's Basketball
- College Park Girl's Softball
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