He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and rated by Martindale-Hubbell as “AV.” In practice for 37 years, he is focused on identifying and seeking solutions to emerging legal and financial issues created by sea level rise (SLR) and climate impacts. This work includes examining current zoning, planning and land-use laws of local communities to determine what modifications, if any, need to be made to address sea level rise, flooding, and coastal storm impacts. Additional focus areas include how governments and financial institutions can work with homeowners and businesses to meet the monetary challenges of sea level rise, as well as agricultural impacts.