I have been practicing law in West Michigan for over 35 years.  Of this, approximately eighteen years has been devoted primarily to divorce, custody and other vitally important family law areas of practice.  Prior to specializing in family law, I worked in general civil litigation.  I have first chair trial experience in the areas of construction design and defect litigation, automobile no-fault and property litigation.  Since 2007 my practice has been devoted almost exclusively to family law and I have handled hundreds of divorces and custody cases in Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Muskegon, Oceana and Mason Counties. 

I am certified as a domestic mediator and have taught advanced mediation and domestic law workshops.