He has litigated human rights cases in state and federal courts on behalf of c/s/x ers who reside in the community, state hospitals, forensic hospitals and prisons. Prior to becoming an attorney he worked for the Division of Children and Youth Services, state of New Hampshire in family court and in the juvenile justice system. He has also worked for the state of Massachusetts, Dept. of Mental Health at the Walter E. Fernald state school. Following the NARPA 2001, conference, he will join New Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Inc.