It is the culmination of a lengthy peer voting process that began in February with the announcement of a call for nominations. San Diego County lawyers were asked who among their peers -- with whom they had professional experience -- were worthy of recognition.
Education Law School/Year: University of San Diego School of Law, 1977 College/Year: University of California San Diego, 1974 Bar Admissions California; California Board of Legal Specialization Certified Family Law Specialist Practice Areas Family & Domestic Relations Major Cases During my more than 29-year career, I have represented celebrities, pro athletes, attorneys, doctors and numerous other types of professionals and many very wealthy individuals. Professional Background Recipient of the Judge Norbert Ehrenfreund Award, 2006; Best Lawyers of America, 2000-2007; San Diego Magazine Best Lawyers in San Diego (2001-2007); Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating (1992 to present); Member of the San Diego County Presiding Judge Family Law Advisory Committee (2004-2007); San Diego County Superior Court Pro Tem and Mandatory Settlement Judge - Family Law (1985 to present) Professional Affiliations Member of the Certified Family Law Specialist Committee of the San Diego County Bar Association (1985 to present); Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (1993 to present); Fellow, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (1995 to present). I have been the Chair of the Specialist’s Committee, and President of the local Southern California Academy, and held numerous offices in both organizations. Personal Affiliations Southern California Lightning 18V Gold Amateur Softball Association; Junior Olympic Assistant Coach (1998-2002); Valhalla High School Booster Club President (1996-2000); Grossmont Union High School District Boosters Executive Council President (1997-2000). Panel moderator and lecturer for numerous specialist and academy seminars. Personal Background Born in Ft. Wayne, Ind., moved to San Diego at 2 years old and have been here ever since. Attended grade school, high school, college and law school in San Diego.