While in college I was in the criminal justice program and, in order to graduate, we were required to participate in an internship program. One of my classmates' father was a practicing attorney in Detroit, Michigan and he offered me the opportunity to work in his office to fulfill my internship obligation. It was my first experience of any kind in a law office and I fell in love with it! The rest is history.  

From a personal standpoint, I think my upbringing has played a key role. I grew up in a "blue collar" family in Warren, Michigan. Family, friends, honesty, loyalty and hard work were always most important. On a professional level, I have worked with thousands of people from all walks of life, all ages and with all different life experiences.

After doing various types of litigation for my first 8-9 years of practice I realized that I didn't want that type of work to define my entire career. I was offered an opportunity to take client referrals from a large local financial establishmant and I took that opportunity. It opened my eyes to the gratifying area of estate planning - I really enjoy working with people in that setting and I discovered just how facinating the estate planning/estate administration world really is!

My wife, Ellen, and I are avid golfers. We enjoy travelling - especially with friends - and of course getting together with family.