 I graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1982. My decision to
go to law school followed eight years as a Minneapolis police officer and
detective (1962-70), and eight years as Program Manager for Criminal Justice
Planning at the Metropolitan Council (1970-1978), the regional planning body for the Twin
Cities seven-county metropolitan area.
In the 27 years since entering the practice of law, I have represented primarily
plaintiffs in employment-related cases, often on a contingency-fee basis.
Because of my law enforcement experience, I have represented many law
enforcement officers at the local, state and federal level in disputes with
their employers. I have been lucky enough to win a fair number of jury trials
for my clients and settle many, many other cases on terms favorable to my
clients. It has been rewarding to represent many individuals who have shown
remarkable courage in standing up to injustice and unfair treatment in the
workplace.
After 27 years, I am retiring from my civil litigation practice. I am not taking
any new cases or any matter on a contingency basis. I have several cases winding
their way through the court system and I expect these to conclude by early 2010.
I will continue to consult on an hourly fee basis with individuals, lawyers and
with public and private employers on employment related matters.
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