Biography:
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY BS 1974 University of Miami, JD 1977 cum laude Admitted to Florida Bar in 1977 USDC SD FL and USDC MD FL as well as United States Supreme Court Florida Bar (Board of Governors 1997-2003; Public Member Screening Committee, 2003; Judicial Nominating Commission Screening Committee, 2003; Disciplinary Review Committee, 1997-2001, 2003; Bar Review Committee on Professional Ethics, 2002; Certication Plan Appeals Committee, 1997-2003; President’s Insurance Practice Committee I, 1999-2000; President's Special Commission on Advertising, 1987-89; Grievance Committee 11th Judicial Circuit, 1987-88;)
My practice encompasses all types of serious personal catastrophic injury with an emphasis on medical malpractice and negligent security. Certied in Civil Trial Practice by the Florida Bar. Certifed as a Circuit Court Mediator by the Florida Supreme Court.
South Florida Legal Guide, 2002-2024 Top Lawyers in the area of “Medical Malpractice” Florida “Super Lawyers” as among the tops in “Personal Injury Plaintiff: Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Plaintiff: General”, 2006-2024 editions The Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2024 “Personal Injury Litigation” and “Medical Malpractice”
Best Lawyers,"Lawyer of the Year" Medical Malpractice - Plaintiffs 2020 & 2025
Florida Bar (Board of Governors 1997-2003; Public Member Screening Committee, 2003; Judicial Nominating Commission Screening Committee, 2003; Disciplinary Review Committee, 1997-2001, 2003; Bar Review Committee on Professional Ethics, 2002; Certication Plan Appeals Committee, 1997-2003; President’s Insurance Practice Committee I, 1999-2000; President's Special Commission on Advertising, 1987-89; Grievance Committee 11th Judicial Circuit, 1987-88;)