I am a born and raised Grand Rapidian, active in the local community in many ways.  I have also worked in Washington DC, done family law  litigation in Maryland, and during & after law school, in Detroit and Wayne County and adjoining Counties.

I have served as President of Grand Rapids Sister Cities International, my Homeowners Associations, the Polish Heritage Society and the Pulaski Days Patriotic Committee.  I have been admitted to the Michigan bar since 1980, but am also a member of the Federal Bar, through the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cinncinnati, Ohio and both the Western and Eastern Divisions of the United States District Courts of Michigan and the US Bankruptcy Courts. I was also elected as the Trustee of Novi Township, Michigan during law school at WSU.  I have a weekly radio show with an open "ask the lawyer" format, every SATURDAY at 11 AM of radio stations WYGR 1530 AM and 94.9 FM and on the internet streaming at .