Simply, I love my job.

I am a - Smart, aggressive trial lawyer with a strong background in criminal law and trial advocacy. Like all lawyers, well most of us, I have sought out my niche. While my primary focus rests with federal criminal defense, I practice other areas of federal law with competency: Consumer bankruptcy, federal civil claims, and immigration to name a few. I am licensed in New York, the Federal Circuit and am certified by the United States Veteran's Administration as a veteran's attorney.

I practice heavily in FEDERAL LAW and practice Illinois state law with ARDC permission. Illinois practice is very limited. 

I have served the public for the majority of my life beginning with service in the United States Navy which included combat service during the Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991. I traveled after the service and became active in the insurance industry in Texas deciding later to return to college and pursue an advanced degree. I became engrossed in clinical research and trials, specifically microbiology and virology; I saw the need researchers had for grant writing and protective patents and decided to study intellectual property and enhance my skills with a law degree.

In law school, I got bit by the "trial bug". Hand-selected and trained on an individual level by national advocacy champions, I represented South Texas College of Law as a varsity advocate domestically and internationally, in Australia. 

I love practicing law. I love trial work. Simply, I love what I do. I wake up each day thinking how blessed I am to be a lawyer. 

My profession affords me the ability to pick a jury, build a case and do what I do best - zealously advocating for my client and ensuring a fair trial is had by all in accordance with the United States Constitution. 

In my spare time, I give pro bono services to fellow veterans and spend time with my family and friends. 

I serve on two charitable boards as Director. 

DISCLAIMER:

Any answer which is provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended as the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which I am not licensed. The answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. The answer is based only on the information provided, and may be inaccurate in the context of additional facts that have not been provided. The questioner should be aware that I am only licensed to practice law in the state of NY and federal courts of Illinois and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Accordingly, before taking any action or refraining from taking any action, the questioner should consult with an attorney licensed to practice in his or her jurisdiction.