Accomplished attorney with over 12 years experience in business, personal and tax planning.

Formerly founded and operated a Registered Investment Advisory firm, responsible for marketing and business operations.

Public speaking, negotiations, 

January 1996 — Present

Established and operated solo law practice that assisted clients on all aspects of estate and personal planning.

- Analyzed clients’ tax and financial situation and drafted solutions uniquely suited to individual needs.
- Successfully argued cases before municipal, district, superior and appellate courts.
- Identified a unique legal issue in the area of minor settlements under UTMA and crafted a solution intended to assist personal injury firms in better settling their cases involving the sale of a tax deferred annuity.

Officer/ JAG Attorney
US Army Reserves
(Legal Services industry)

January 1990 — January 2002 (12 years 1 month)

1/1990 - 8/2002 Judge Advocate’s General Corps Attorney, Fort Lewis, WA
Staff Judge Advocate 2001-2002
Served as legal counsel for Brigade Commander in reserve infantry unit.

Contracting Attorney/Unit Training Officer 1999-2001
Responsible for deploying as Army fiscal and contracting officer. Primarily responsible for management of unit's training, logistics and evaluation.

Graduate, Judge Advocates General Course; Basic and Advanced Government Contracting Course.

Company Executive Officer 1993-1999
Company staff positions to include executive officer in a company line unit. Responsible for execution of company missions in an infantry unit.

Infantry Platoon Leader 1990 – 1993
Responsible for personnel, equipment and implementation of unit missions.