His law practice emphasizes defense of attorneys and the representation of law students before the State Bar Court. He consults with private and government attorneys on the subjects of legal ethics, professional responsibilities and risk management. He was a State Bar prosecutor in the Office of the Chief Trial Counsel for twenty-one years, involved in the investigation and prosecution of attorneys for misconduct, and litigated moral character matters regarding law students seeking admission to the bar. During the last twelve years as an attorney for the State Bar, he was an Assistant Chief Trial Counsel, with management responsibilities in the Office of the Chief Trial Counsel. He has been in private practice since 1998 and is a frequent speaker on the subject of legal ethics and professional responsibilities.