Law Firm Overview

Professional Accomplishments

• Member of National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates
• Presenter of Debt Solutions Clinic at Neighborhood Legal Services
• Past panel member of attorney training in consumer bankruptcy, in conjunction with Neighborhood Legal Services and the National Consumer Law Center
• Pro Bono attorney of the year, 2004

Personal Accomplishments

Giving back to the community is important to me. Over my career in both Maine and Massachusetts I have been involved in civic affairs and children's issues, including Foster Parenting. Below are some of those achievements and recognitions.

• Chairperson of Bath, Maine City Council 1994 to 1996 (youngest chairperson in the history of the city); Councilman from 1992 to 1996
• Council representative to the Bath School Committee 1994 to 1995
• Member of Winthrop School (Ipswich, Massachusetts) school council 2000 to 2003
• Named "Parent of the Year" (with my wife, Lisa) by Cape Ann Families - 2005
• Named "All Star Foster Parent" (with my wife, Lisa) by the Department of Social Services - 2007

Areas of Practice

• Bankruptcy Law

Honors and Awards

• Named "Parent of the Year" (With My Wife, Lisa) by Cape Ann Families, 2005
• Named "All Star Foster Parent" (With My Wife, Lisa) by the Department of Social Services, 2007

Pro Bono Activities

• Chairperson of Bath, Maine City Council, 1994 - 1996
• Councilman, Maine City Council, 1992 - 1996
• Council Representative, Bath School Committee, 1994 - 1995
• Member, Winthrop School (Ipswich, Massachusetts) School, 2000 - 2003

West Practice Categories

Bankruptcy Law