Honors and Awards:

• Named in "Best Lawyers in America" in the category of personal injury law., Woodward/White
• Named "Attorney of the Year" in 2003 and 2006 for multi-million dollar recoveries and for leadership in the bar. , Minnesota Lawyer
• In recognition of representation of the family of one of the thirteen people killed in the I-35W Bridge collapse in Minneapolis., Professional Excellence Award, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2009

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Past President, Hennepin County Bar Association.  Past President, Hennepin County Bar Foundation.  Past President, Minnesota Justice Foundation.  Member, Board of Governors, Minnesota Assocation for Justice.  Assembly Member, Minnesota State Bar Association.  Past President (Dean), Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota.

Pro bono/Community Service:

• Past Member, Board of Directors, United Way of Minneapolis;  Past Member, Board of Directors, Greater Twin Cities United Way; Past President, University of Minnesota Alumni Association; Regent Emeritus, University of Minnesota.  Member, Vice-Chair, Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board (Executive Committee).

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

• Numerous continuing legal education lectures and panel discussion participation on subjects which include: civil litigation, jury trials, case investigation, expert witness preparation and presentation, civil procedure, lawyer professional responsibility, evidence, personal injury and medical malpractice law. 

Verdicts and Settlements:

• Numerous six-figure, million and multi-million dollar recoveries on behalf of injured persons and their families in civil cases of various types, including medical malpractice, auto accident, power line accident, school premises accident, airplane crash, railroad worker injury, employee benefit, fraud and anti-trust cases.

Other Outstanding Achievements:

• Juris Doctor awarded with honors.  Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Educational Background:

• University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts, Bachelor of Elected Studies, summa cum laude.