Professional Bio
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EDUCATION
FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA
Executive Masters in Business Administration, Class of 2014
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Philadelphia, PA
Juris Doctor, 1985
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA
B.A., Political Science, With Honors, 1981,
PRACTICE CONCENTRATION:
Managing partner of small firm representing small to mid-sized businesses and non-profit organizations in transactions, litigation, business ethics and regulatory/compliance matters.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
Awardee, Dean’s Scholarship, Fox School of Business, 2012-2013
Chair, Professional Guidance Committee, Philadelphia Bar
Association, 2004 and 2005 (Committee member since 1988).
Member, Nominating Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2004.
Member, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee, Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1994 – present.
Graduate, NITA Trial Advocacy Skills Program, 1999.
Winner, Temple Law Alumni/ae Moot Court Award, 1985.
NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP:
Chair, Board of Trustees, Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ALS Association, Ambler, PA; non-profit agency dedicated to research and patient care for those afflicted with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Also currently serving on Board of Representatives of ALS Association (national organization).
Board of Trustees, Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; non-profit agency dedicated to promoting religious dialogue and harmony in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, 2009-present. Chair, Development Committee.
Board of Trustees, Reflections Series, New York NY; non-profit chamber ensemble presenting musical performances and educational programs.
Board of Directors/Corresponding Secretary, Fairmount Civic Association, Philadelphia, PA. 2003-2005.
ADMISSIONS TO PRACTICE:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1985.
United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania, 1985; Middle District, 1992.
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 1986;
Federal Circuit, 1992.
Supreme Court of the United States, 1989.
State of New York, 2000.
TEACHING, WRITING AND PRO BONO ACTIVITIES:
Author, Referral Fees and Fee Splitting Under Rule 1.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, Formal Opinion No. 96-176, Pennsylvania Bar Association Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee.
Author, Lawyer Acceptance Of Ownership Interest In A Client Company In Exchange For Legal Services, Formal Opinion 2001-100, Pennsylvania Bar Association Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee.
Author, Fees And Billing, Pennsylvania Ethics Handbook, Pennsylvania Bar Association Press (2008 Rev. Ed.).
Throughout my tenure on the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Professional Guidance Committee, and the PBA’s Legal Ethics Committee, I have authored at least twenty-five guidance opinions, which are issued under the Committees’ names, and not given individual author attribution.
Fund Development Committee, Congregation Kol Ami, Elkins Park, Pa., 2009.
Instructor, Ethics Potpourri, Pennsylvania Bar Institute CLE Program, 2000 – present.
Faculty, The Philadelphia Institute for Paralegal Training, 1988 to 1995, teaching Introduction to Litigation/Civil Procedure in General Certificate Program and Managing Complex Litigation in national Professional Seminar Program.
Attorney Coach, Norristown Area High School Mock Trial Team, National High School Mock Trial Competition, 1990 to 1995 (Team was State Champion in 1992, and a State finalist in 1991 and 1993).
Recipient, “Go The Extra Mile For Youth” Award, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 1993.