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Areas of Practice
Education
- University of Florida, B.A. in Economics (1982)
- 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)
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