Born in Howard Beach, Queens, moved to Staten Island in 1966. Attended P.S. 32, 1969-1976, Staten Island Academy 1976 - 1982 (Member of Board of trustees 1995-1997), SUNY Albany 1983, Skidmore College (1986 graduate with honors), Brooklyn Law School 1986-1989, Married high school sweetheart, have 3 children, enjoy coaching their teams, and have become an accomplished songwriter (see www.dagsongs.com), member of Nashville Songwriter's Association, TAXI & SongU.com .