First and foremost I am a family man. I've been married to my lovely wife Shelly for nearly 46 years, we have four children and eleven grandchildren. Prior to starting the practice of law in 2008, I was a Director of Human Resources for 13 years in two large Oregon school districts. Before that, I was a school principal for 13 years at middle and elementary schools in Oregon and a special education director for 4 years.  In 2004 I won the World Championship of Public Speaking in Toastmasters International and have put my speaking skills to work in courtrooms and administrative practice. I have always been a lifelong learner having earned a Ph.D., Masters's in Bible and Theology, Masters's in Ed, and two bachelor's degrees in addition to my law degree and am currently completing a ThM at Western Seminary. 

Oregon State Bar: House of Delegates April 18, 2018-present, Region 4, previously House of Delegates April 21, 2015-April 16, 2018 Region 7.

Admitted to Practice In:

California State Court                                           Oregon State Court

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Eastern District Federal Court California            Oregon District Federal Court

Northern District Federal Court California

Central District Federal Court California

Member:

California Bar, 

Oregon Bar, Multnomah County Bar,

American Bar Association

American Association for Justice

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Super Lawyers

Lawyers of Distinction

Lawyergist 

I am an advocate for my clients. I have no difficulty standing up for what is right regardless of the size of our opponents.  My focus is EMPLOYMENT LAW, representing clients in wage/hour, discrimination, leave law violations, and wrongful termination.  Our firm of attorneys represents law enforcement, firefighters, churches, and non-profits. We also represent professionals when their professional license is in jeopardy either through discipline or license revocation. I  practice in both Oregon and California, state, and federal courts.

Our law practice motto is, "Melius Invictus" meaning, "Better Victorious."  It is also my family motto going back generations to our Scottish roots.