BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I was born in Lansing, Michigan. My mother was
working as a Registered Nurse at Sparrow Hospital at that time,
but stopped working to raise her growing family. My father was
working as an engineer for a company that manufactured car wax.
My parents moved to Ann Arbor just before I started the 7th
grade. The third oldest of seven children, I had to make a lot
of noise to get any attention, so I learned to play the
trombone.
As a young adult, I worked as a newspaper reporter. Then Cooley Law School accepted me as a student.
My first job as an attorney was with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.
I was a trial lawyer,
handling personal injury litigation.
Eventually, I decided to settle down in Milan, Michigan, where my parents were living.
My clients ask for wills, trusts, and probate
work. I have a regular bankruptcy law practice. I represent adults with disabilities who apply for Social Security. I do some real estate closings.
I have served two terms so far on the Milan City Council. I also enjoy scanning Milan history pictures and writing about local history in the Milan News Leader.
