Admitted to the practice of law by the State Bar of California, 1969. Also admitted to U.S. District Court, Central District of California and United States Supreme Court.

Member of American Board of Trial Advocates; (President, Orange County Chapter 1994; Member of National Board of Directors, 1993 - 1998). Association of Southern California Defense Counsel; Orange County Bar Association; State Bar of California; Instructor, National Institute of Trial Advocacy; Lecturer OCBA College of Trial Advocacy (1992 to 1999); Chairman Masters In Trial Program for Orange County, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1999 and 2000; Chairman "The California Ultimate Trial Book" (Orange County) 1995 and 1996; American Board of Trial Advocate's Orange County Trial Lawyer of the Year 1999.

Has served as Arbitrator, Orange County Superior Court.