1992-1995, Juris Doctor
1987-1992, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Admitted in September 1996
OSB # 96270
Admitted in August 2002
2004
March 2005 to Present
Sole Practitioner specializing in Criminal Defense and Family Law
- including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support,
etc. Also doing work in Small Business, Landlord Tenant and
Debtor-Creditor Law.
June 2002 to February 2005
Associate Litigation Attorney engaged in all aspects of
Criminal Defense as well as Domestic Relations, Debtor Creditor
Law, Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Personal Injury as well as
some Real Estate Transactions and more.
November 1998 to June 2002
Provided indigent criminal defense in Coos County, Oregon.
Caseload of approximately 35 cases per month, consisting of
misdemeanors, felonies, Measure 11 Cases, conditions and
circumstances, termination of parental rights, civil commitments,
etc. Additionally, maintained office network and computers,
company website, as well as assisted in the preparation of bid
for state contract.
June 1997 to October 1998
Provided legal advice to company, protected legal interests and
copyright interests. Oversaw copyright administration department.
Drafted all standard form contracts and specialized contracts.
Coordinated outside counsel for litigation, etc. Interacted with
other legal counsel to represent company interests. Worked in
areas of construction, employment, intellectual property,
international licensing.
1998
Part-time private practice representing clients in civil matters.
Cases have included guardianship, debt collection (creditor
side), and wills and estates
September 1995 to June 1997
Prepared policy contracts for health insurance company and self
insured plan administrator. Maintained plan and policy compliance
to state and federal regulations. Provided legal advice to
management on miscellaneous affairs.
August 1994 to May 1995
Provided legal representation, under supervision of licensed
attorney, to low income clients. Cases included consumer law,
landlord-tenant, domestic relations, and more.
January 1994 to May 1995
Provided law clerk services to student government attorneys. Also
provided some limited 3rd year law student representation. Cases
included landlord-tenant, debt collection (debtor side),
Americans with Disabilities Act, 1st amendment, and many more.
May 1993 to September 1995
As sole proprietor, provided legal research to sole practitioners
and small law firms throughout the state of Oregon. Provided
research and memos, drafted complaints and appellate briefs, did
investigative and other miscellaneous work. Topics involved real
estate, contracts, habeas corpus, federal tax, landlord-tenant,
product liability, and a multitude more.
