Legal representation in the areas of business and non-profit setup and development, litigation, election law, issue advocacy, political consulting and law enforcement support services. Whenever possible, I work on a flat-fee basis to develop a deeper relationship with clients where the focus is on identifying and solving problems.

I am responsible for supervising and managing all legal, risk management, and legislative affairs for 650+ employee, $70+ million law enforcement agency. As part of the Sheriff’s Command staff, I report directly to the Sheriff and Chief Deputy and am one of five agency directors that oversees the entire Sheriff’s Office operation.

• Served on the Criminal and Civil Justice Policy Council (Ranking Member), Rules and Calendar Council, Natural Resources Appropriations Committee, Civil Justice and Courts Policy and Joint Legislative Sunset Committee• Chairman, St. Lucie and Martin County Legislative Delegations, 2009-10• Freshman Friend of Public Education Award, Florida Education Association, 2010• Treasure Coast Legislator of the Year, Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast, 2009• Florida Sheriffs Association Legislative Award, 2010• Elected Official Champion of the Year, Florida Bicycle Association, 2010