Professional Background and Activities
• Broome County Bar Association (President, 2001-2002; Former Chair - Criminal Justice Committee)
• New York State Bar Association (Member; Criminal Justice Committee; Torts, Insurance Compensation Law Committtee)
• Broome County Elections Commissioner
• Former Broome County Public Defender
• Broome Legal Assistance Corporation (Former Board Chair)
• New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Lecturer on numerous criminal and civil trial topics at State and local level
Honorary Recognitions
• Selected for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America®" in the area of Criminal Defense - White Collar, 2010 - Present
• New York State President's Pro Bono Award
• AV® Preeminent ™ "Peer Review Rated"
- "AV® Preeminent ™ and BV® Distinguished™ are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies." Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys - New York's 10 Best Attorneys 2016-2017
Community Activities
• Broome County Board of Elections (Commissioner, 2005-2016)
• Binghamton Downtown Singers (Board of Directors, 2006-2010)
• VINES - Volunteers Improving Neighboorhood Environments (Current Member)