About Us

I graduated from New York Law School in 1987. Since that time I have actively engaged in the practice of law in the States of Florida, New York and New Jersey. In this respect please find below a description of my educational background, professional experience, and other endeavors which bear upon my qualifications to represent clients in their most important and pressing legal matters.   

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BAR ADMISSIONS

Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States District Court, Southern District of N.Y.
United States District Court, Eastern District of N.Y.
United States District Court, District of New Jersey
United States Court of International Trade
United States Tax Court 
Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
State of Florida
State of New York
State of New Jersey


EDUCATION

Villanova University School of Law

L.L.M. in Taxation
Villanova University School of Law

Certificate in Estate Planning
New York Law School
Juris Doctorate
Monmouth University

Master of Business Administration in Accounting

City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts in English

Vanderbilt Inns of Court
Biggs Inns of Court

EXPERIENCE

Private Practice of Law in Florida, New York and New Jersey: 1989-Present

Federal Clerkship: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of N.Y. 1987-1989 

United States Navy: 1974 - 1978
            

LEGAL ASSOCIATIONS

Florida Bar Association

Collier County Bar Association

Awards and Recognition

Collier County Legal Aid "Pro Bono Attorney of the Month", September 2009

Collier County Womens Bar Association "Certificate of Recognition", 2009

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Collier County Code Enforcement Board (2008-2010)

Naples Toastmasters (President 2008-2009)

American Legion Post 135, Naples (Executive Committee)

Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree Naples

Elks Lodge 2010, Naples (President (ER) 2009-2010)

Collier County Republican Club (Treasurer 2009-2010)