1980 BA, Duke University, magna cum laude.

1983 JD, Boston University, School of Law;  Justice Paul J. Liacos Scholar; member of the National Moot  Court Team.

Admitted to practice law in Louisiana, 1983.  Assistant District Attorney, Orleans Parish and St. Tammany Parish for 15 years; chief of felony trials. Current practice areas:  medical malpractice defense-15 years; criminal defense.  Has tried over 50 jury trials. 

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