Real estate practice with a focus on foreclosure defense and the recently enacted Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act.

Worked with attorneys to develop litigation strategies and drafted court documents for foreclosure defense based on statute of limitations, prior fraud, and complex title issues, and analyzed potential acquisitions with a focus on valuation, expenses and potential for development.

Multiple responsibilities in a small real estate investment firm with a focus on litigation related to the acquisition of distressed properties, including drafting documents such as letters of intent, contracts, and NDAs, preparing set-up sheets for potential buyers, providing financing documentation for acquisitions and refinancing, and facilitating the renovation of company-owned properties.

Owner and Executive Director of The Finishing School, a renowned training institution for professional decorative finishers and contractors with multiple locations across the United States and a multi-million-dollar distribution division that provided eco-conscious, proprietary materials. Co-author of "Professional Painted Finishes: A Guide to the Art and Business of Decorative Painting," a book that has been instrumental in developing expertise and shaping countless careers.