I've been practicing law in north-central Ohio since 1975, concentrating most of my general practice in litigation, family law, estate planning and administration, real estate, finance, and injury matters. Professional Activity:- Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program: Trustee: (2017-present)- Ohio State Bar Association: Member, Past Delegate and Past Governor (1975-present) - Ohio State Bar Foundation: President (2014), Fellow (1988-present), and Trustee (2006-2015)- Subcommittee Member of the Advisory Committee on Children, Families, and the Courts for the Ohio Supreme Court: Co-drafter of Ohio Approved D.R. Forms (2009-2010)- Ohio Judicial Campaign Commission: Member (2006-2008;2012; 2016)- Ohio Lawyer Magazine: Chair, Board of Editors (2004-2005), Board Member (2002-2006)- Crawford County Bar Association: Member (1975-present); President (1989-1990), Chair, Family Law Committee (2002-present)Community Activity:- First Federal Bank of Ohio: Director (2017-present)- Galion Community Center/YMCA: Board Member (1980-1983; 2017-present), Vice President (present) - The William F. Unckrich Foundation, Inc.: Trustee (2002-2011)- Crawford County Business/Education Advisory Council: Board Member (1998-2004)- Crawford County Community Mental Health Board: Trustee (1980-1985)- Planned Parenthood of North Central Ohio: Trustee (2002-2003)- Renschville Elementary School/Parent Teacher League: President (1988-1989)- Galion Area Chamber of Commerce: Founding Board Member (1985-1988)- Galion Building and Loan Association: Trustee (1980)Specialties: I don't specialize. My general practice includes business, litigation, personal injury, family law, estate planning and administration, and real estate. I work toward achieving justice for my clients, and at the same time, toward improving our profession and legal system. My professional goals are for people to be treated fairly in this world and for lawyers to deserve a terrific reputation as a group.