I center my practice on the trial of mass tort and product liability cases. Before joining my current firm, I spent 30 years as a trial lawyer, exclusively focusing on indigent criminal defense. The last 18 years of that time were spent as a Federal Public Defender, where I handled complex fraud cases, white-collar crimes, internet crimes, and a wide range of cases from DUI to capital murder.

My legal journey began as a law student in 1994 when I won my first jury trial as an intern at the Marin County, California Public Defender’s Office. After completing my law studies, I joined the New York State Capital Defender Office, dedicating my legal career to defending individuals charged with capital murder. One of my proudest moments during this time was second-chairing the office's first trial and successfully moving to dismiss a capital indictment—a significant achievement given the constraints of New York’s post-Gregg death penalty statute.

Next, I moved to the Union County, New Jersey Public Defender’s Office, where I started in juvenile court before moving up to the adult felony trial team. During my three years there, I tried 18 jury trials and achieved a solid record of 11 wins, which solidified my reputation as a skilled trial lawyer.

I was later recruited to the Federal Public Defender’s Office in the Western District of North Carolina, where I handled a variety of high-profile cases. These included defending the alleged operator of the world’s largest “dark web” child pornography website and representing one of the defendants in the January 6th Capitol Breach case. My experience in these cases reinforced my dedication to justice, and I became known for my consistent success in providing effective defense representation.

In addition to my trial work, I’ve become a financial recovery expert, helping clients navigate the complex financial aspects of mass tort and product liability cases. My unique background in both criminal defense and financial recovery gives me a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively advocate for victims of corporate negligence or misconduct.