Education
Master of Law, National Law Center, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Juris Doctor, University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, NE
Bachelor of Arts, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Recent Experience
Appelate Practice
- Authored 3 appelate briefs to Missouri Court of Appeals (one reversal)
- Assisted in 2 appelate briefs to Eighth Circuit (one reversal)
- Presented oral arguments twice before the Missouri Court of Appeals and once before the Eighth Circuit
Product Liability
- Lead counsel for a defective seat-belt case against Nissan LTD
- Authored petition for defective seat-rail against General Motors (case pending)
- Successfully negotiated 20 settlements for personal injury against such defendents as:
- Southwestern Bell
- Bi-State
- May Department Stores
- Westin Hotels
- Sunset Ford
- Kawasaki
- various insurance companies
Certifications
1992 - U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th District
1991 - U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
1989 - Missouri Bar
1988 - National Institute for Trial Advocacy
1974 - U.S. Supreme Court
1972 - Texas Bar
1969 - Nebraska Bar
1969 - Military Court of Appeals