I believe in upfront fees, straighttalk, and swift action on behalf of my clients.  As a former smallbusiness owner myself, I have personal experience with the daily issuesyou face running and growing a your own company.  And because I focus mylaw practice on representing California contractors, subcontractors, andmaterial suppliers, I bring a thorough understanding of the specific legalchallenges faced by California construction business owners.

I began my professional career asan entrepreneur by founding the Lighten Up Improv Co. in Kansas City,Missouri.  I produced and directed comedy shows and tours while developingand facilitating Corporate Teamwork & Creativity Seminars for clientsnationwide, including several Fortune 500 companies.  Ten yearslater I moved to southern California and formed a start-up internet salesbusiness.  And five years later I put myself through law school at nightwhile working in the construction business by day.  Muchof my family has been in the Southern California constructionbusiness for over 30 years. 

I am a graduate of the University of Missouri and Concord LawSchool, and a member of the California State Bar, the Los Angeles County BarAssociation, and the American Bar Association.  Originally from theMidwest, I now make my home in Southern California with my wife andtwo children.