As an attorney for twenty years I have incorporated my personal and professional experiences into the practice of law. Personal attention is what my clients receive. When I appear at court for you I - we recognize each other. I am not an attorney who stands in court announcing my client's name because I do not know who they are. As a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force, as an Operations Manager at Frito-Lay and in my personal life I have learned that we all have moments which are more sensitive than others. As an attorney I take great satisfaction in helping with those moment. My first client from twenty years ago is still with me. I don't know everything, but I am the first place to call because if I can't help them, I will find someone who will provide service at a reasonable price. My twenty years of practice has allowed me to narrow my focus of law to those identified. I have found that by focusing on what I enjoy, I represent your needs better and can do so at a more reasonable price.
Lt. Colonel, United State Air Force (retired)
Adjudicator - City of St. Louis
Special US Attorney Appointment
Southern District of Illinois
Missouri State Public Defender - Contract Attorney
Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
St. Louis County Domestic Violence Court
St. Charles County Family Court
St. Charles County Probate Court
Military Accomplishments
Meritorious Service Medal (oak leaf cluster)
Commendation Medal (oak leaf cluster)
Achievement Medal
Combat Readiness Medal
National Defense Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Distinguished Graduate - Air Force ROTC
Areas of Practice
- Administrative Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Bankruptcy
- Business & Commercial Law
- Consumer Protection
- Contracts
- Debtor/Creditor
- Business Organizations
- Civil Litigation
- Collections
- Constitutional Law
- Discrimination
- Construction Law
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Traffic Violations
- White Collar Crimes
- Employment Law -- Employee
- Employment Law -- Employer
- Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law
- Estate Planning
- Trusts
- Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Government Agencies & Programs
- Government Contracts
- Health & Health Care Law
- Elder Law
- Nursing Home
- Labor Law
- Litigation & Appeals
- Military Law
- Native Peoples Law
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Products Liability Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Real Estate
- Eminent Domain
- Foreclosure & Alternatives
- Land Use & Zoning
- Landlord/Tenant
- State, Local & Municipal Law
- Taxation Law
- Transportation Law
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Bad Faith Insurance
- Sexual Harassment
- Social Security -- Disability
- Trademarks
Litigation Percentage
- 30% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 1990
- Illinois, 1991
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 1991
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 1991
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
- J.D. - 1990
- Honors: American Jurisprudence (AMJUR) - Constitutional Law
- University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri
- M.S. - 1983
- Major: Industrial Safety
- University of Albany, Albany, New York
- B.S. - 1979
- Major: Economics
Representative Clients
- Ameristar Casino St. Charles
- AllStar Transportation, Inc.
- Harrah's Maryland Heights
- Harrah's Maryland Heights, K. City
- Memorial Hermann Hospital
References
- William Nelson, Ameristar Casino
- Jennifer Williams, Harrah's Maryland Heights
Classes/Seminars
- Estate and Probate Planning, AARP, USAF, Retirement Groups
- Bankruptcy Planning, Scott Air Force Base
Honors and Awards
- American Jurisprudence (AMJUR) - Constitutional Law
- ROTC Distinguished Graduate
Professional Associations and Memberships
- St. Charles County bar Association
- MO Bar Association
- Masonic Lodge
- National Sojourners
Past Employment Positions
- United States Air Force, Judge Advocate General (JAG) Retired, Lieutenant Colonel, 2007
- St. Louis City Parking Violations Bureau, Adjudicator
- St. Charles County Probate Court, Guardian Ad Litem
- St. Louis County Domestic Court, Guardian Ad Litem
- Frito-Lay, Operations Manager, 1986 - 1990
Pro Bono Activities
- St. Louis County Domestic Violence Court
Languages
- Spanish
