I have more than 20 years of experience with Washington State Workers' Compensation claims. I have represented injured workers for the past 10 years.  What sets me apart is that I spent 10 years before that representing self-insured employers, so I know what they can, and cannot do, and I know how to work with them when that is more helpful than litigation. I have taken cases through L&I, BIIA, superior court and the Court of Appeals. 

For the past 9 years or so, I have also represented those who have become disabled and need Social Security Disability.  I work with those clients from application through the Appeals Council process.

I was licensed to practice law in Michigan from 1983 to 1991.  I then moved to Washington and spent a couple of years in non-profit administration before returning to the practice of law in 1995.  I have always been fascinated by the medical aspects of personal injury and disablity cases.  I continue to learning how the body and mind work together, particularly in response to trauma by talking to clients and doctors, and by doing medical research.