I have extensive trial experience representing businesses and individuals before state and federal courts located in Maryland and the District of Columbia.  In addition to 20+ years in private legal practice, I served 8+ years as General Counsel of venture-backed companies in Silicon Valley and San Francisco, and 2+ years in-house with Intel Corporation.  I have a Masters of Business Administration degree, in addition to my law degree.  My practice areas include:

-- Business formation and acquisition

-- Contract negotiations

-- Litigation and trial advocacy in Maryland and the District of Columbia

-- Commercial arbitration

-- Church and religious organization law

-- Employment matters

-- Business sales and acquisitions

-- Commercial leases and real estate transactions

-- Disputes among business owners, stockholders, and partners

-- Internet copyright infringement and other intellectual property matters

-- Technology acquisition and licensing

-- Business formation 

-- Corporate governance