Born on June 18, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland. B.A. in Economics, University of Notre Dame, 1975; Juris Doctor, Pepperdine University School of Law, 1978.

Admitted to the practice of law by the State of California, 1979. Also admitted to U.S. District Court, Central District of California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; United States Supreme Court.

Member of American Board of Trial Advocates; Member of Association of Southern California Defense Counsel; American Bar Association; Orange County Bar Association; State Bar of California.

Has served as Arbitrator, Orange County Superior Court, and has served as Court appointed Referee.