I grew up in a family business. From an early age, I learned about the challenges of owning and operating business — how to provide a quality service, how to connect with potential customers, how to resolve disputes, and how to build relationships — with both internal and external customers. Having practiced law for 20 years, I help businesses succeed. Simply put, I find meaning in seeing my clients’ businesses thrive. I believe strongly in the benefits of getting ahead of the curve. By anticipating issues, I seek to walk with my clients. I believe in ethics, in being true to your values and in the benefits of developing good business practices. Some people like to drive their cars on the ice in March. I don’t. By being strategic, businesses can succeed — sometimes beyond their wildest expectations — and can do so without walking on thin ice.