Practice Areas

• Taxation
• Trusts and Estates Planning
• Corporate and Business Law
• Real Estate

Noteworthy Experience

• Experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting complex business and real estate transactions and estate planning matters involving financial and tax considerations.
• General business advice regarding a wide variety of industries and topics.
• Former certified public accountant specializing in taxation issues.  

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law, cum laude, 1975
• University of San Diego School of Law, cum laude, LL.M. in Taxation
• University of California at Los Angeles, undergraduate degree

Professional Affiliations and Admissions

• Member of the California State Bar Association
• Member of the San Diego County Bar Association
• Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rated
• Selected for inclusion in San Diego Super Lawyers® - Tax, Business/Corporate, and Estate Planning & Probate, 2007-2009
• Certified Specialist in Taxation Law
• Certified Public Accountant (inactive)

Publications and Speaking Engagements

• Lectures frequently to lawyers and other professionals on taxation and related subjects.
• Serves frequently as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, member of Large Complex Case Panel.