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Annapolis, Maryland

From our central Maryland location in the heart of the State Capital, we proudly serve clients throughout the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore. We engage in trial practice in all county, state and federal courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia.Full service law firm but my specific practice areas mostly focus on personal injury, domestic matters, corporate, and general counsel matters. I also serve as a member of the firm's… Show more From our central Maryland location in the heart of the State Capital, we proudly serve clients throughout the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore. We engage in trial practice in all county, state and federal courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia.Full service law firm but my specific practice areas mostly focus on personal injury, domestic matters, corporate, and general counsel matters. I also serve as a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Show less

Annapolis, Md

Draft and file motions, conduct discovery, answer interrogatories, correspond with clients, and assist with preparation for trial.

Tampa, Florida, United States

NR CUSNC/C5F N3 trains and deploys sailors at the Operational Level of War in support of Naval forces conducting NAVCENT/C5F campaigns, maritime security operations, and crisis response.

Washington D.C.

To determine, integrate, and resource requirements for Expeditionary, Surface, Undersea and Air Warfare manned and unmanned systems and their associated research, development, manpower, training, readiness and operations within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES). Align to support Joint and Navy warfighting plans within acceptable risk.

Djibouti, Djibouti

CJTF-HOA responds to crises, maintains the strategic partnership with Djibouti, supports operations in Somalia, and serves as the Senior Commander of the Djibouti Base Cluster to enhance stability and prosperity in East Africa.Lead and supervise 140 joint personnel to plan, coordinate, integrate, and synchronize operations and effects across future, current, and crisis action horizons. Exercise Operational Control of subordinate commands in East Africa.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

To determine, integrate, and resource requirements for Expeditionary, Surface, Undersea and Air Warfare manned and unmanned systems and their associated research, development, manpower, training, readiness and operations within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES). Align to support Joint and Navy warfighting plans within acceptable risk.

Indian Head, Maryland

To provide trained and mobilization ready personnel for individual augmentation to collect, process, exploit and analyze IEDs and conventional ordnance for the purpose of providing time sensitive Weapons Technical Intelligence to Operational Commanders and EOD Forces.

Pentagon

Responsible for policy development, review, and evaluation for Reserve Affairs. Specific areas of focus include the areas of compensation, mobilizations, strategic planning, force structure, and manpower management.

Indian Head, Maryland

NR NAVSEA EOD Support Unit directly supports the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division in its responsibilities including explosive ordnance disposal technology and logistics management support for the Joint Services, and to assist in the development of war essential elements of intelligence, equipment and procedures to counter munitions both U.S. and foreign in support of Department of Defense and the peace time security needs of other agencies, as required by Commanding… Show more NR NAVSEA EOD Support Unit directly supports the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division in its responsibilities including explosive ordnance disposal technology and logistics management support for the Joint Services, and to assist in the development of war essential elements of intelligence, equipment and procedures to counter munitions both U.S. and foreign in support of Department of Defense and the peace time security needs of other agencies, as required by Commanding Officer, Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division. Show less

Prince Frederick, Maryland

Researched appropriate case law and statutes for a variety of litigation matters, including criminal, land use and zoning, personal injury, business development, and bankruptcy cases. Drafted motions, interrogatories, answers and complaints. Generated business for the firm.

Maryland

Drafted opinions, researched appropriate case law, cite checked, and completed additional tasking as required.

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Researched and drafted opinions. Researched case law, statutes, and observed court proceedings.

Responsible for the supervision and training for over 2200 Active Duty, Reservists, and civilians located all over the world. Assist and train volunteers in all aspects of the USNA admissions process, including how to conduct interviews and screen candidates. Develop and execute travel for BGO’s to attend USNA events and forums.

Responsible for planning and managing the Summer Seminar program while ensuring the safety of 2250 prospective candidates for admission. Developed an online website to ease payment and document submission.

Directed USNA recruitment and marketing efforts in 7 states and 2 US territories. Assisted candidates in the USNA admissions process. Developed and executed travel plans including giving motivational presentations to large audiences about USNA opportunities.

San Diego, Ca

Supervised 15 personnel in the safe operation and maintenance of the engineering auxiliary systems. Components included small boats, cranes, A/C plants, Ships Ballasting System, Stern Gate, and Anchor Windlass. Experienced engineering watch officer and routinely placed in charge of engineering operations during critical underway machinery testing and maintenance evolutions. Instituted an aggressive training program that resulted in definable improvements in divisional performance during… Show more Supervised 15 personnel in the safe operation and maintenance of the engineering auxiliary systems. Components included small boats, cranes, A/C plants, Ships Ballasting System, Stern Gate, and Anchor Windlass. Experienced engineering watch officer and routinely placed in charge of engineering operations during critical underway machinery testing and maintenance evolutions. Instituted an aggressive training program that resulted in definable improvements in divisional performance during routine evolutions and equipment casualties. Raised Aviation and Gauge Calibration Readiness from 65% to 98%.Supervised 23 operations specialists in the maintenance and operation of equipment in the Combat Information Center, including the ships countermeasures system. Only officer onboard selected to serve second tour onboard instead of transferring. Selection was based on successful peer and subordinate mentorship and tactical performance.Team Leader of the Maritime Interdiction and Security Operations Team. Lead the successful boarding, with no incident, of over 50 vessels in the 5th Fleet Area of Operations to include the Arabian Gulf and the Horn of Africa.Selected by Ships Executive Officer to take over as the Moral, Welfare, and Recreation Services Officer. Coordinated 20 special events including numerous port visits during an extended nine-month deployment.Served as Shipboard Intelligence Officer. Show less

Bs, Systems Engineering

Activities and Societies: President of USNA Mountaineering Club and Sprint Football 2002-2003.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: Litigation Fellowship Program, Intellectual Property Law Society, Entertainment and Sports Law Society.