My J.D. was earned after I had served as second assistant engineer at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. I received my J.D. from Florida State University College of Law. To begin my legal career, I returned to Jacksonville. In 1984 I was admitted to the Florida Bar, 1985 to the Georgia Bar, 2001 to the Patent Bar. A member of the Patent Bar allows me to represent clients in front the United States Patent and Trademark Office. My passion is helping clients realize their goals and representing them with brilliant ideas.