Legal Arbitrator Mediator Expert Witness

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Law Practice, Merrillville, IN  1986—Present
Attorney at Law

• Serves as Arbitrator, Mediator, Neutral, and Umpire by appointment of local courts
• Court, as well as party-appointed neutral – emphasis on resolving a wide range of issues, including injury, employment, insurance coverage, and other claims
• Member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers Association
• Represents personal injury clients in private practice

Workers Compensation Board of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN  1997—Present
Board Member

• Fellow in the College of Worker’s Compensation Lawyers and member of the National Association of Worker’s Compensation Judiciary
• Presides over one of the most prominent jurisdictions—in terms of caseload—in the State
• Adjudicated successful resolution in excess of 10,000 cases filed before the Board
• Participates in regular full-board sessions, reviewing appeals throughout the State
• Gubernatorial appointment by both Democratic and Republican leadership

Judge Pro-tem, Porter County, IN  1986—Present
Appointed Judge

• Presided over numerous criminal and civil cases filed in Porter and Lake Counties
• Assumed all roles through appointment by Superior and Circuit Court Judges

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Foundation, State of Indiana  1986—Present
Speaker

• Educated practicing attorneys on various legal issues
• Served as moderator at ICLEF bi-annual seminars

Valparaiso Community Schools, Porter County, Indiana  2007—2015
Board of Trustees Member, President

• Served as President of the School Board from 2011-2013, General Trustee since 2007
• Appointed by the Valparaiso City Council to lead major school initiatives and preside over public meetings
• Lead Trustee in 150 Million Dollar Referendum Drive

Porter County Drug Task Force, Porter County, Indiana  2008—2010
Member

• Combatted drug-related crime by drafting county-wide initiatives
• Solicit input from educational, religious, legal, and law-enforcement community leaders
• Member Valparaiso Quarterback Club by helping raise funds for athletic endeavors in the schools  2006—Present
• Advisor to numerous athletes at Valparaiso University covering various topics

EDUCATION

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN  1980—1983
J.D. Graduate

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN  1976—1980
B.A. Graduate in Speech Communications

PERSONAL

Interests: Pre-1960 football memorabilia aficionado, novice freshwater fish caretaker, self-proclaimed workout warrior

References: Available upon request