EDUCATION

Fordham College BA 1980, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
Fordham Law School JD 1983
Admission to Practice in NY 1984


PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
U.S. Congress Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community for successful trial and legal work
PADV Justice Award
Putnam County Magistrates Association Service Award
Town of Southeast Distinguished Service Award in Law Administration
Fraternal Order of Police Distinguished Service Award


PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Trial Attorney for over 35 years
Former Westchester County Assistant District Attorney, Deputy Bureau Chief
Former Chief Assistant District Attorney, Putnam County
Tried 77 felony cases to verdict, 52 felony jury trials
Extensive history with high profile crimes ranging from Murder, DWI, and Vehicular Manslaughter, Burglaries to White Collar Crimes
Lectured and trained attorneys and police officers


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
New York State Bar Association
Putnam County Bar Association- Director since 2011
New York State Defenders Association
Fraternal Order of Police
Previous Board Member- Alternatives to Incarceration