Practicing civil trial lawyer for over 30 years
Tried over 150 civil cases to conclusion and handled dozens of appeals
Represented clients in a variety of industries--energy, banking and financial services, construction, motor carrier, real estate, intellectual property, trusts/estates and insurance
Experienced commercial, workplace and family law mediator, group facilitator

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Missouri (1973) and Texas (1986)
• Board Certified, Civil Trial Law--Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Training in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies, Fresno Pacific University
• Certified Texas Mediator
• Certified Family Law Mediator
• Trained Collaborative Lawyer

Professional and Community Activities

• National Institute for Trial Advocacy, faculty (1995-present)
• Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Houston Law Center (1988-96)
• Special Counsel, Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline  (1995-97)
• Board Member, St. Stephens Episcopal School (1988-90, 1995-97, President 1996-97)
• Vestry, St. Stephens Episcopal Church (2000-2002)
• Board Member, Spirit Systems (2004-present)
• Author, “Blessed are the Peacemakers”, Texas Lawyer, November 7, 2005
• Author, “Neuroscience is Inviting New Strategies in Conflict Resolution”, Houston Business Journal, May 5, 2005
• Service in the Mankind Project—Houston Community
• Frequent speaker on Peacemaking, communication and innovative conflict resolution strategies