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I began my undergraduate career working toward a degree in social work. I liked the idea of being able to work with and help others. However, I also recognized that I wanted to be able to do that in a way that allowed me some creativity and independence in the manner that I was able to help. Upon graduation, I had the opportunity to work with individuals who had disabilities. This enjoyable work confirmed my desire to pursue a career in law as a means to serving others.
My areas of practice include estate and personal planning, estate and trust administration, guardianships, probate litigation, charities, business organizations, general litigation, and taxation. I came to work in these particular areas because I truly enjoy the role of attorney as a counselor, helping clients meet their goals and personal objectives. I often work with individuals or families where there is a special need or disability, putting to use my education and experience.
When not practicing law, I am usually hanging out with my wife, Amanda, and playing with our two beautiful daughters, Hannah and Bethany, or our tornado of a son, Sam.
Indiana
Ohio
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
U.S. Tax Court
American Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association
Allen County Bar Association
Allen County Bar Probate Section (Past Chair)
Roanoke Public Library (Past Board Member)
University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio, 2000 J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude, Law Review: University of Akron Law Review, , 1999 - 2000
Ashland University, 1995 B.A.
Honors: cum laude