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Brian was raised in Pasco and graduated from Pasco High School in 1993. He attended Washington State University and graduated with a B.A. in History/Education. Brian found a great deal of satisfaction serving the community as a public school teacher at Southridge High School. He enjoyed teaching US Government, US History, advising the National Honor Society and coaching Boys Basketball. After a ten year career in education and many fond memories, Brian left the area to attend Michigan State University College of Law where he excelled academically and served as President of his class. Brian was eventually hired by MSU Law as the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement. While in law school, Brian excelled in trial advocacy, winning local trial competitions and placing in multiple regional and national competitions. He was selected for enrollment in the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, a two year long integrated academic program that focused on trial advocacy. In this capacity, he was awarded the Walter E. Oberer Trial Practice Institute Scholarship due to his trial advocacy skills. Brian has since utilized these skills in the courtroom, trying many cases to successful jury verdicts. Brian also enjoys spending time with his wife April & two children, and many of his old teaching friends. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time on the river with his family.
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Grand Canyon University M.A. (2003) | Education
Year: 2000 - 2003
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Michigan State University J.D. (2010) | Law
Year: 2007 - 2010
Honors: Magna Cum Laude Jurisprudence Award - Trial Practice Institute I Jurisprudence Award - Trial Practice Institute II Jurisprudence Award - Child Advocacy Walter E. Oberer Trial Practice Institute Scholarship Receipient All School Moot Court Competition - Best Cross, Best Direct, Best Open, Best Close Activities: Competitor - Michigan State University, College of Law Moot Court - 2009-2010 Member - Black Law Student Association - 2009-2010 Class President - Michigan State University College of Law - 2010
Washington State University B.A. (1998) | History/Education
Year: 1993 - 1998
2415 W. Falls Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336