Strategic advocacy across state and federal courts, informed by years on the bench.
Civil Litigation
♦ Business & commercial disputes, contracts, and torts
♦ Real estate & property matters, receiverships, and injunctions
♦ Probate-adjacent issues: ad litem roles and fiduciary duties
♦ Mediation and arbitration for negotiated outcome
Criminal Defense
♦ Felony and misdemeanor defense from investigation to trial
♦ Bond hearings, motions practice, suppression, and trial strategy
♦ Post-conviction relief and appellate coordination
Federal Practice
♦ Federal criminal defense and sentencing advocacy
♦ Civil rights & constitutional claims (42 U.S.C. § 1983)
♦ Federal procedure, removal, and complex motion practice
♦ Appellate briefing and oral argument preparation
Mediation
Private and court-ordered mediations—pre-suit through appellate stages. Pre-mediation statements, tailored caucusing, and actionable term sheets.
Arbitration
Administration of binding and non-binding arbitrations with procedural clarity and fair evidentiary management.
Receivership
Asset preservation, management, and liquidation; compliance with reporting requirements; coordination with EAM Equitable Asset Management Company where appropriate.
Guardian & Attorney ad Litem
Investigations, reports, and recommendations in the best interest of minors, incapacitated persons, or estates—clear communication to the court and parties.