I have a diverse practice that includes: municipal and governmental law; planning and zoning, real estate, business, estate planning, and mediation. I enjoy working in these different, though complimentary fields, as my clients range from governmental units to small and large businesses to private individuals, etc.. My focus, and reason for entering the practice of law in the first place, is to enable my clients to accomplish their goals and objectives while also being there to assist them… Show more I have a diverse practice that includes: municipal and governmental law; planning and zoning, real estate, business, estate planning, and mediation. I enjoy working in these different, though complimentary fields, as my clients range from governmental units to small and large businesses to private individuals, etc.. My focus, and reason for entering the practice of law in the first place, is to enable my clients to accomplish their goals and objectives while also being there to assist them through any difficulties that they may face along the way. Show less

Served as a law clerk to the Hon. Steven R. Nation. Conducted research and drafted legal briefs on issues, matters of law, etc.

Served as an Administrative Law Judge hearing appeals of unemployment determinations as part of a summer clerkship program. Conducted hearings and research and filed written decisions.

Assisted with the creation and rollout of various economic development programs to assist Indiana businesses with employee trainee an recruitment; to assist local educational institutions in developing training to fill employer needs while also developing portable credentials that had value to employees in the event they ever changed employers; and worked with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's business recruitment and retention team on projects designed to bring new employers and… Show more Assisted with the creation and rollout of various economic development programs to assist Indiana businesses with employee trainee an recruitment; to assist local educational institutions in developing training to fill employer needs while also developing portable credentials that had value to employees in the event they ever changed employers; and worked with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's business recruitment and retention team on projects designed to bring new employers and jobs to the state and to encourage and assist Indiana businesses in growing and expanding. Show less

Worked with local elected officials, non-profits, and other community groups throughout the state to assist them in obtaining CFF Grants from the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with economic development and projects for sewer, water, and storm water improvement, downtown revitalization, construction or upgrade of community centers, etc. During my time with this agency it was still called the Indiana Department of Commerce. It would change its name shortly… Show more Worked with local elected officials, non-profits, and other community groups throughout the state to assist them in obtaining CFF Grants from the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with economic development and projects for sewer, water, and storm water improvement, downtown revitalization, construction or upgrade of community centers, etc. During my time with this agency it was still called the Indiana Department of Commerce. It would change its name shortly thereafter to the Indiana Economic Development Corp. Show less

Worked with the Indiana Federal Liaison's Office in Washington D.C. the Governor's Legislative Team on legislative affairs. Worked with the Indiana Department of Commerce (now the IEDC) on economic development programs.