Practice Areas: Business Law, Corporate Law, Probate, Real Estate, Trusts & Estates, Elder Law, Tax Planning and Estate Planning.

Admissions: Ohio and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 1977 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1979.

Education: The Ohio State University (B.S., with honors, 1974; J.D., 1977).

Honors & Activities: Outstanding Young Man of Tipp City, 1985; Wal-Mart American Hometown Leadership Award, 1995; Outstanding Citizen of the Year of Tipp City, 1997; Member: Mensa, 1992–; Tipp City Planning Board, 1981-86; Tipp City Chamber of Commerce, 1984–, President, 1987; Tipp City Council, 1986-97, President, 1992-93; Tipp City Rotary Club, President 2005-2006; Tipp City Charter Review Commission Committee, 2000; Assistant Scoutmaster Boy Scout Troop 586; Dayton Bar Association; Miami County Bar Association, President, 1992, Ethics Committee, Volunteer Mediator; Ohio State Bar Association. Special Agencies: Agent, Ohio Bar Title Insurance Company, 1986–Present.