Year Joined Firm
- 1974
Areas of Practice
- 100% Criminal Law
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1973
- Indiana, 1970
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1974
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1980
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1973
Education
- Indiana University at Bloomington School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana J.D. – 1970
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts – 1968
- Major: Economics
Honors and Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Lawyer (Highest Possible Rating), 1995 – Present
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Michigan Bar Association, Member, 1973 – Present
- Indiana State Bar Association, Member, 1970 – Present
Past Employment Positions
- United States Marine Corps, JAG Officer, 1970 – 1973
- Kent County Prosecutor’s Office, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, 1973 – 1974
Pro Bono Activities
- Chairperson, Michigan State Bar Prisons and Corrections, 1984 – 1985
- Michigan Criminal Jury Instructions Committee, 1984 – 1987