Before entering private practice, this neutral served for 31 years on the Cook County Circuit Court, including a significant tenure as the presiding judge of the Chancery Division. His judicial career involved overseeing complex litigation ranging from class actions and corporate disputes to high-stakes family law matters. He is recognized for his ability to manage voluminous dockets and facilitate settlements in emotionally charged or legally intricate cases.
His extensive judicial background in both chancery and family law makes him uniquely qualified for complex commercial disputes and sensitive domestic relations mediation.
Served as the Presiding Judge of both the Chancery and Domestic Relations Divisions in Cook County, one of the largest unified court systems in the United States.
He is highly regarded by legal professionals for his deep knowledge of chancery law and his patient, even-handed approach to resolving contentious disputes.