Education
- University of Illinois, College of Law, J.D. Rickert Scholar and Waterman Prize, National Moot Court Team
- University of Illinois, B.A., English
Professional Honors & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated (highest rating available)
- “Top Rated Lawyer”, Martindale-Hubbell
- U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers® – Orlando 2019 “LAWYER OF THE YEAR” – Litigation-Environmental (2011-2019) and Environmental Law (2009-2019)
- Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
- Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
- Best Lawyers in Orlando, Orlando Magazine
- Journal of Environmental Law & Practice, Former Executive Editor
- Orlando Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Alumni Board of Directors Member
- Leadership Orlando, Graduate – Class 53; and Chair, Class 63
- Seminole Community College, Applied Technologies Legal Studies Advisory Former Committee Member
- University of Illinois Alumni Club of Greater Orlando, Immediate Past President
- University of Illinois Alumni Association – Board of Directors, Chapters Review Committee Former Member
Memberships
- The Florida Bar – Trial Lawyers Section – Environmental and Land Use Law Section
- All Florida State Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Charitable Activity
Previously provided pro bono services to Seniors First, representing elderly in limited matters. Additionally volunteered to participate in the Florida Save Our Homes initiative of the Florida Bar, assisting low-income families faced with foreclosure proceedings.
Military Service
He was in the United States Air Force, serving as a forward air controller and an airways station operator. He subsequently served in the United States Air National Guard.