Professional Qualifications
Admission to Practice
Oregon State Courts
U.S. District Court, Oregon
U.S. District Court, Eastern Districts, Louisiana
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Louisiana State Bar (inactive)
Connecticut State Bar (retired)
Professional Association Memberships
Oregon State Bar (Family Law Section, Litigation Section)
Maritime Law Association
Maritime Commerce Club
Multnomah County Bar
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury (including automobile and motorcycle accidents)
Insurance Disputes
Property Damage
Product Liability
Business Litigation
Real Property Litigation
Maritime Liability and Cargo Litigation
Aviation Litigation and Air Cargo Losses
Family Law/Domestic Relation
Divorce
Custody and Support
Paternity
Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships
FAPA (Family Abuse Prevention Act)*
Restraining and Stalking Orders*
Juvenile Law*
Probate Litigation
*A close working association with selected criminal law attorneys ensures coordination of defenses and protections when necessary in that area.
Estate Preparation
Wills
Probate
Conservatorships
Guardianships
Education
B.A., Syracuse University
J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law