Ted has earned recognition as one of the premier personal injury attorneys in Oregon. He is a graduate of the University of Washington, received his J.D. from Willamette University in 1966 and is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He received the designation as one of Portland's Top Lawyers in 2006 and 2007. In addition to his thriving litigation practice, he is known throughout Portland for his advocacy work, having served as chairman of a host of community organizations. Ted was appointed as honorary consul of the Netherlands by the Queen in 1997.