He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubble, which is the highest rating for legal ability and professional ethics. Since 2007, he has been selected to Maryland Super Lawyers for eight years. In 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016, he had the distinction of being named among the 100 top lawyers in Maryland. He was selected for 2015 and 2016 among Best Lawyers® in America in litigating estate matters. He graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and obtained his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He is a Member of the law firm and has been practicing law in Maryland since 1980. ×