Practice Areas

Appeals

Commercial Litigation

• Construction Litigation

• Firearms Litigation

• Personal and Property Injury Litigation

• Product Liability Litigation

• Bank Contracts Litigation

• Fraud Litigation

• Pension and Retirement Plan Litigation

• Insurance Litigation

Education

J.D., Southern Methodist University, 1976

B.S., University of Utah, 1968

Honors and Awards

Delta Theta Phi

Authorships

"Legal Issues Relating to the Use of Deadly Force"

"Gun Laws of America" (co-author)

"Taking and Defending Depositions," 1997 Trial Discovery Series, Maricopa County Bar Association

Community Activities

Joe Foss Institute: Board of Directors, 2005-2006

Arizona Department of Public Safety: Concealed Weapons Instructor Certification legal course, instructor; Concealed Weapons Program Advisory Committee, member

Phoenix Police Department: Use of Force Review Board, member; Disciplinary Review Board, member; Citizens Police Academy, graduate

Arizona State Legislature: Consultant regarding firearms laws

Professional Experience

Litigation Associate, Snell & Wilmer, 1981-1986

Defense Counsel and Circuit Defense Counsel, U.S. Air Force, 1977-1980

Criminal Law Defense Counsel, Texas, 1976

Military Service

U.S. Air Force, 1968-1973, 1977-1980

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Arizona

Maricopa County Bar Association

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

U.S. Court of Military Appeals

All Arizona state courts

Birthplace

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma