Before entering private practice, this neutral spent nearly four decades as a trial lawyer, focusing on complex litigation involving product liability, toxic torts, and commercial disputes. His career includes extensive work as a lead counsel in federal and state courts across the United States, representing diverse clients in high-stakes class actions and multidistrict litigation. He has transitioned this deep litigation background into a full-time dispute resolution practice, serving as a mediator and arbitrator in various civil matters.
A veteran trial attorney with nearly 40 years of experience in high-stakes litigation, particularly in product liability and environmental law, now serving as a versatile neutral for complex commercial and tort-based disputes.
Recipient of The American Lawyer’s Lifetime Achievement Award and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
He is recognized by peers and legal publications for his professional excellence and leadership in the legal community, often cited for his ability to navigate intricate multi-party disputes and his commitment to civic service.