I was born and raised in Ellenville, New York, and in 2015 moved to New York City to begin my legal career. After living and working in New York for 5 years I decided it was time to come home and lay my roots down in a community that is growing and changing. Ellenville has become a vibrant and diverse village and I love being a part of the changing dynamic and being able to provide legal services to the community. My passion is helping entrepreneurs set their new business up in order to be successful. Setting up a business for the first time is an intimidating endeavor, and I aim to make the process easy and seamless so all you have to worry about is growing your business. I love watching this town and the surrounding area grow, and I want to be a resource for anyone that is moving here to start a new life, as well as those who currently live here and have established themselves as part of the community. I am licensed to practice law in the states of New York, New Jersey, Alaska, and the District of Columbia. I am also admitted in the Federal District Courts of Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York, and the District of New Jersey. Whatever your goals may be, I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve them

With experience serving the public as an Assistant District Attorney, prosecuting minor traffic infractions and serious felony offenses, as public defender, providing legal representation to defendants with respect to both misdemeanor and felony accusations, as attorney for both petitioners, respondents, as well as an attorney for the child(ren), in Family Court and before local child and spousal support magistrates, and as a civil attorney representing clients in various forms of civil litigation, I am proud to announce that I have established my own office in Monticello, New York, dedicated to providing quality legal representation to the community I have been serving since 2006. Whether you are facing a traffic infraction, a criminal charge, or another legal issue, I am committed to providing you with quality representation that is accessible to you, especially in these times of economic difficulty. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a free consultation and to discuss your legal needs.

A caring and compassionate attorney: For two decades before I became an attorney I worked for some of the largest corporations and government agencies in the world. That meant I had a significant amount of real world experience and unlike many in our field, developed a kind personality along the way. As a senior communications executive I drove strategic communications and crisis management at IBM, JPMorgan, Siemens Healthcare, and Experian. Additionally, I spent six years in Washington, working as a press secretary for two of the most powerful members of the United States Congress. What changed: After a while, I just got tired of working for the nameless, faceless corporations and had enough of the partisan politics of Washington. I decided I wanted to help real people in crisis and focus efforts as a compassionate attorney. And here I am… The most important element in choosing a lawyer is finding the right connection. Divorces can take time. Trusting your attorney is key. Things move a lot smoother if we work well together. Let me be your compassionate attorney. And what better way to get to know me is learn my likes and dislikes. I am a family guy, who enjoys the simple pleasures. Having everyone around the table for dinner is worth a million bucks. I love music – all kinds of music. It is what I use to relax after a long day (with a glass of Scotch, of course). I love food – all kinds of food. My wife is a great cook. I enjoy volunteering in my community. Even though the practice of law keeps me very busy, I still find time to work on giving back. I am a member of the Cold Spring Lions Club, the Our Lady of Loretto Knights of Columbus, United Way of Dutchess County and the Northern Dutchess NAACP. Boy do I hate bullies. And in my line of work I see plenty. I don’t stand for bullies. They better bring their A-Game if they are going to deal with me. I will not stand for my client to be pushed around by their spouse or an opposing attorney. You will not be “nickel and dimed” either. My rates are fair and I will try and work with you. But don’t go crazy here…respect for my time and profession is still required. Prompt payment is much appreciated.