Certified as a Civil Jury Trial Specialist.  Past President of the Hennepin County Bar Association and Academy of Certified Civil Trial Lawyers of Minnesota. Current Secretary of the Minnesota State Bar Association and Vice Chair of the Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board.

Three time winner of "Attorney of the Year" by Minnesota Lawyer newspaper.

"AV" rated, the top rating of Martindale Hubbell Law Directory for 27 years.

Listed in "Best Lawyers in America" for plaintiff's personal injury.

Winner of the Minnesota State Bar Association's highest award, "Professional Excellence Award".

Past member of the Boards of Directors for United Way of Minneapolis, and Greater Twin Cities United Way..

Former member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.  Past National President of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association.