My practice as a Key West lawyer is a select, focused, civil practice with particular emphasis on probate, estate planning, wills and trusts, and mediation. I continue to have a limited law practice in Illinois.

Much of my client communication, research, data base maintenance, and document preparation is computer assisted. I am a "managing partner" of a "virtual law firm." Through my extensive experience and relationships with some of the best lawyers in Key West and the country. I am able to bring to bear the necessary expertise and help required to realize my clients' objectives on a project by project basis. My "partners" and "associates" include experts in state and federal taxation, asset protection techniques, immigration (including the securing of investor visas) bankruptcy and reorganization, complex civil and commercial litigation, trademark and copyright law, construction law, domestic relations matters, personal injury, workers compensation, criminal matters, complex estate planning, elder law and other areas of specialized knowledge.

Clientele of my Key West law practice tend to be persons and entities who require close personal attention to their matters, a creative mind, an extensive background in business and law, wide experience and local contacts, and a "get it done" attitude. My style of practice is personal, direct, practical and good humored. I think of myself as a progressive and effective lawyer, and a good friend and counselor to my clients.

I am a trained arbitrator and mediator. I have completed the training requirements for Circuit Court Civil Mediation in Florida and have served as an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association.

I am AV-rated "Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ranking?, the highest rating an attorney can get (5 on a scale of 1 - 5).

Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories-legal ability and general ethical standards. The client review Rating are descriptive terms on a scale of 1-5, 1 being lowest and 5 being highest as "Preeminent." Legal ability ratings are based on performance in five key areas:

Legal Knowledge - Lawyer's familiarity with the laws governing his specific area of practice. 
Analytic Capabilities - Lawyer's creativity in analyzing legal issues and applying technical knowledge.  
Judgment - Lawyer's demonstration of the salient factors that drive the outcome of a given case or issue.  
Communication Ability - Lawyer's capability to communicate persuasively and credibly. 
Legal Experience - Lawyer's degree of experience in his specific area of practice.