EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- JD – University of San Diego
- BA – Political Science, San Diego State University (1960)
- Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution, National Judicial College (2001); Extensive formal mediation training, Pepperdine University
- Senior Fulbright Scholar to Country of Eritrea, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Consultant to Minister of Justice (2002)
- Associate Professor, Legal Advisor, International Student Advisor, San Diego State University (1960)
- Naval Justice School (1970)
- San Diego County Bar Association, Chair Ethics Committee (1973)
- Military Judges’ School, University of Virginia, (1983)
- Chairperson, Criminal Justice, Law & Public Administration Dept., National University, Lead Faculty, 1978, 1986-1989.
- Member, National University Faculty Senate, (1997)
- Member, Faculty and Faculty Council National Judicial College (1994-1998)
- Traveled to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan consulting to educate judges and to establish mediation programs in court and with governmental agencies for the National Judicial College (1998)
- President, San Diego County Law Library Board of Trustees (1993, 1995)
- President, San Diego County Law Library Foundation Board of Trustees (1993-1995)
- Federal Judicial Center Mediation Skills Program for U.S. Magistrate Judges (2003, 2012)
- Pepperdine Mediation Seminars, Standard & Advanced (1998, 2000, 2012)
- Certificate in Judicial Development and Alternative Dispute Resolution, National Judicial College (1998-2000)
- President, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Museum Historical Society (2007-2009)
- President, Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association, San Diego Chapter (2001)
- Vice President, Treasurer, Director, San Diego County Bar Association Board of Directors (1978-1980)
- Chairman, Board of Visitors, University of San Diego School of Law (1977), Member, (1975-1978).
- San Diego Lawyer Magazine Editorial Board (2004-Present)
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
- Business/Commercial, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith, Products Liability, Medical/Legal Malpractice, Civil Rights, Family Law, Mortgage/Foreclosure, Employment & Class Action Suits, Intellectual Property, Securities, Shareholder Suits, ERISA, Highly Sensitive and/or Catastrophic Personal Injury, Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Homeowners Association Disputes, Jones Act/Maritime, Aviation, Franchise, Professional Liability, Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), Family Law (Property and associated issues only)
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego Judge of the Year (2007)
- President’s Award for Teaching Excellence in Evidence, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (1992)
- “Volunteer of the Year,” Mt. Carmel High School, Poway School District (2006)
- “Trial Judge of the Year” Awarded by the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association (1992)
- “President’s Award,” awarded by the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association for educational contributions as Lecturer in CLE Subjects (1991)
- “Special Recognition Award” by San Diego Trial Lawyers Association for educational contributions as Lecturer in CLE Subjects (1988)
- Special Award for Educational Contributions, San Diego Trial Lawyers Association
- “Legal Professional of the Year,” Foothills Bar Association (“Big Footie” (as in “Foothills” Award of the Foothills Bar Association, East County Lawyers) (2001)
- Family Law Judge of the Year awarded by Foothills Bar Association & El Cajon Superior Court (2002)
- "Outstanding Professor" award, National University (1979)
- "Legion of Merit" for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, United States Marine Corps for service during "Desert Shield/Desert Storm," while in Washington, D.C. (1991)
- "Bronze Star" with Combat "V" for meritorious achievement in connection with operations against an opposing armed force in Vietnam, United States Marine Corps (1965-1966)
- "Air Medals" (3) for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flights involving conflict with an opposing armed force in combat in Vietnam, United States Marine Corps (1965-1966)