Managing Partner
CurrentI have tried cases from the Western UP to Wayne county and specialize in auto no-fault, probate litigation, complex commercial litigation, catastrophic injury defense, legal and accounting malpractice defense, insurance coverage, and employment discrimination defense. My willingness to try cases when the other side is unreasonable, has helped me achieve excellent results for clients whether through trial or early resolution.I am married to Anne, father to Grace and John, and stepfather to Jared.Admitted to Practice:- State Bar of Michigan, 1994 - State Bar of Colorado 1997 - US District Court for the Western District of Michigan - US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Education:- University of Michigan (B.A., 1988) - University of Detroit Law School (J.D., 1994) Professional Affiliations:- Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association - State Bar of Michigan- State Bar of Colorado - Michigan Defense Trial Counsel - Defense Research Institute Personal/Community Affiliations:- Named a 2013 Traverse City Business News Top 5 Litigator- Selected by peers to the Best Lawyers in America (2012 - present)- Linebacker/WR Traverse City Wolves, a semi-pro football team (2008 - 2013)- Member of Cherry Capital Cycling Club - Former board member of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra - Member of the Board of Directors for Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge for 4 terms- Chairman of the Litigation Practice Group for Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge (2011- 2014)- Certified Domestic Relations Mediator;- Varsity Wide Receiver Coach --- Elk Rapids High School, Elk Rapids Michigan (2013-present)