Biography:
Washington & Lee University, B.A. 1974 University of Miami, J.D. 1977 Admitted to Bar, 1977 Florida and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Trial Section, Middle District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Supreme Court AV Rated, Martindale & Hubbell; 1986 International Academy of Defense Counsel (1982-2014) American Board of Trial Advocates, ABOTA (Advocate member) Miami-Dade County Bar Association (Board of Directors, 1989-1992); Dade County Defense Bar Association (Director, 1983-1990, President, 1987-1988); American Academy of Hospital Attorneys, Florida Society of Hospital Attorneys, Defense Research Institute, Florida Defense Bar Association, 11th Judicial Circuit Ad Hoc Committee for Protection of Minor's Rights (1987-88); 11th Judicial Circuit Professionalism Panel (2014-Present) Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Mental Health Task Force (2006-2010) Children's Home Society of Florida, (Board 1983-2017, Chairman, Southeastern Division, 1987-1990, Chairman, State Board of Directors, 1996-98); Health Foundation of South Florida (Board 1995- 2018, Chairman 2003-2005), Cedars Medical Center (Board, 1996-2008, Chairman, 2001-2008) Chapman Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. (Board 1996-Present),
