Born in Gainesville, Florida and raised in Florida and North Carolina, upon graduation with a BA he was commissioned in the U. S. Marine Corps and admitted to the University Of Florida College of Law and after graduation served four (4) years as a JAG Officer until returning to Florida and commencing his private practice. He has represented in one capacity or another Manatee County, the Cities of Bradenton, Bradenton Beach and Palmetto, as well as the Manatee County School Board and various special districts. He serves the firm in an “Of Counsel” capacity and is Florida Bar Board Certified specializing in City, County and Local Government Law.