In order to succeed as a legal advocate, I strive to listen to each client, explain the law so that the client understands how the law affects them, and work with the client to develop legal strategies to meet the client's needs. Lawyers spend many years becoming educated in the law, and many additional years practicing law. My 35 years of experience as a lawyer has taught me that knowing the law, while vital, does not necessarily make a lawyer an effective advocate. The lawyer must fully understand all aspects of the client's legal problems, partner with the client to make the law work for them, and ultimately be prepared to communicate the client's legal problem to advocates for opposing parties, and if necessary to a Judge or jury. I strive each day to protect what matters most to you, and to devise legal strategies to meet your needs.