Certified under section 154.052 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code  by the University of Texas School of Law, January 2003; 
 
Practiced law in Tarrant County for over 20 years;
 
Experience with civil litigation in Federal and State court, both District and County;
 
Educational Background
1983, J.D. - University of Texas School of Law with Honors
   Teaching Quizmaster
1980, B.S. - Criminal Justice, with Honors -  The University of Texas at Arlington.
 
Broad-based background in civil litigation including contract disputes, civil rights matters, employment law, real estate disputes, partnership disputes, and high-tech litigation; 
 
Tarrant County Settlement Week Volunteer Mediator;

Former Chief of the Economic Crimes Section
     Tarrant County District Attorney''s Office;
 
Related Professional Associations:
     Alternate Dispute Resolution Section – Texas State Bar Association
     Section of Dispute Resolution – American Bar Association
 
Background in computer programming, web site design, e-commerce and related technologies;
 
Available to hear Mediations in Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, Wise, Parker or Johnson Counties.