Nova University (J.D., magna cum laude, 1978); Associate Editor, 1976-1977 and Editor-in-Chief, 1977-1978, Nova University Law Journal.

JUDICIAL
EXPERIENCE

Circuit Court Judge - January 1, 2005 - present

Civil Commercial Litigation, including Business Disputes, Contracts, Construction, Lien and Mortgage Foreclosures, Collections; Employment Disputes; Non-Compete Litigation; Civil Mediation; Arbitrations. Current practice includes trials in all levels of Florida State Courts and Federal District Court. Additionally, experienced in appellate matters in Florida State Courts. Qualifications include extensive experience as mediator in commercial disputes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Trial Bar, U.S. District, Southern District of Florida

Martin County Bar Association: former Chairman Professionalism Committee, Mediator and Host for Professionalism Seminar

The Florida Bar

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Certified Circuit Court Civil Mediator

Member 19th Judicial Circuit Bar Grievance Committee 1994-1997, Chairman 1997.

Federal District Court Ad Hoc Committee on Attorney Admission, Peer Review and Attorney Grievance, Southern District of Florida

Federal Magistrate Merit Selection Panel for Selection of Part-time and Full-time Magistrate for Fort Pierce Division, 2002, 1993, 1992

ASSOCIATIONS

Treasure Coast Builders Association, former chairman, Education Committee, Lecturer at Construction Lien Enforcement Seminars

Deaf Service Center of the Treasure Coast, Board of Directors 1990-1993, Chairman, 1994

Junior Achievement, regular lecturer at high school Economics Classes

Martin County Literacy Council, volunteer tutor

Martin County High School Baseball Booster Club, former President

Martin County Fair Association