Juris Doctor; Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School; Lansing, Michigan (1991)
Legal Intern; U.S. Army JAG Corps; Mainz, Germany (1990)
Bachelor of Arts (English); James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia (1987)
(included studies abroad at the University of London, 1986)
Actively licensed as an attorney with the Virginia State Bar (VSB# 36267) for over 30 years
Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Previously admitted to practice law before the highest courts of Maryland, Michigan and the District of Columbia
President of Chesapeake Wealth Management, formerly Chesapeake Trust Company (2012-23). Chairman of Virginia Bankers Association Trust & Wealth Committee (2018-20). President of Virginia Peninsula Estate Planning Council (2015-16). President, owner and principal attorney, Williamsburg Estate Planning (2003-12). Partner, co-owner and principal attorney, Williamsburg Legal Associates, LLP (1998-2003). Served as Commissioner in Chancery for the Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court (1999-2003). Attorney at Law, Wood & Brooks (1993-98).