Bar/Professional Activity:

• American Bar Association: Business Law, Health Law, Dispute Resolution Sections
• New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation task force
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 1982
• Member of the Bar-Illinois, 1982
• United States Supreme Court, 1988
• United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, 1988
• Member of the Bar-New Hampshire, 1988
• United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 2000

Pro bono/Community Service:

• Red River Theatres, Board of Directors, 2009-present
• Families in Transition, Board of Directors, 2009-present
• Health Options, Board of Directors, 1988-1992
• Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, Board of Directors, 1992-1999
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Board of Directors, 2000-2006
• New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation Task Force, 2003-2005
• New Hampshire Women’s Policy Institute-Volunteer, 2007
• Families in Transition-Concord Committee, 2007

Representative Clients:

• Arbitrator with over 20 years of experience arbitrating disputes for the American Arbitration Association, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (formerly the National Association of Securities Dealers and the New York Stock Exchange).
• Successfully represented the Concord Monitor in a defamation action brought by a person challenging the reportage of his criminal trial and arrest. After extensive briefing the case was dismissed on a motion for summary judgment.
• Successfully defended former all-pro quarterback, Jim Kelly of the Buffalo Bills, in a libel action brought by Kelly’s former attorney and agent. The jury’s defense verdict was affirmed on appeal to the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Successfully defended Jonathan Harr, author of the New York Times bestseller, A Civil Action, and his publisher, Random House, in a defamation suit brought against them for statements appearing in the book. The dismissal was affirmed by the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Has served as defense counsel to a national automobile insurance provider since 1997.
• Successfully defended a Hospital sued by physician arising from the revocation of his hospital privileges.
• Successfully defended health care providers in proceedings before New Hampshire regulatory boards.
• Provide an array of legal advice to community mental health centers in the area of Medicare and Medicaid matters and investigations.
• Successfully defended a public official in an investigation alleging violations of federal law arising from his performance as a public official; after an extensive investigation no criminal charges were filed.
• Successfully defended a CFO of a publicly traded company in a criminal investigation, alleging violations of federal securities laws and improper revenue recognition; after an extensive investigation no criminal charges were brought.
• Successfully defended a physician in federal Office of Inspector General investigation.
• Represent hospitals in a wide array of compliance related issues including fraud and abuse, HIPAA, and billing and reimbursement issues.

Educational Background:

• Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, B.A., 1977