Education

               University of Michigan Law School

• 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)