Education
- University of Michigan Law School (J.D. 1967)
- University of Michigan (A.B., 1964)
- Michigan Technological University (1960-1961)
Honors & Distinctions
- Certified Mediator, U.S. District Court, W.D.Mi (2000)
– Mediated over 50 cases to date - Certified Mediator, Michigan Circuit Courts including Ingham and Eaton
– Mediate approximately 50 cases/year - State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section Outstanding Achievement Award (2014)
- Michigan Defense Trial Counsel Excellence in Defense Award (2010)
- Michigan Association of Justice Respected Advocate Award (2007)
- Ingham County Bar Association Leo Farhat Award (2005)
- Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (President 2007-08, Board of Directors)
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Personal Injury Litigation)
Professional Memberships
- Michigan Judicial Selection Task Force (2012)
- State Bar of Michigan
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (Present)
- Negligence Section Council (1999-2006)
- Attorney Discipline Board (Panelist 1986-2001)
- Committee on Judicial Qualifications (1980-86)
- Committee on Professional and Judicial Ethics (1982-86)
- Representative Assembly (1978-82)
- Client Security Fund
- Ingham County Bar Association
- Treasurer (1974-75)
- Board Member (1972-75)