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Biography
I have extensive experience in criminal law, civil litigation, governmental regulation for county, township, and village issues. I have viewed legal problems from the point of view of individuals and companies I have represented, from the view of a prosecutor, and from the view of the judge. I have 40 years of experience advising county, township, village governmental units, individuals and corporations. My private practice is centered on solving legal problems for people. I have been elected Prosecuting Attorney twice, serving 1981-1988 and elected Municipal Court Judge serving 2011-2015.
Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
- J.D. - 1972
- Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.S.
Bar Admission
- Ohio, 1972
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1973
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1973
Published Works
- Legal aspects of Air Pollution Law in Ohio 1971, Critique and Proposals, 40 U. CIN. L. REV. 511-533 (1971)
Honors
- Outstanding Service Award, Ohio Citizens Against Pornography, 1987 - Present
- Certificate of Achievement, Exceptional Lodge Leader, Grand Lodge of Ohio, 1987 - Present
- Outstanding Service Award, Milford (Ohio) High School, 1985 & 1987
- Special Award for Assistance to Law Enforcement, Clermont Chamber of Commerce, 1984
- First Prize State and National Winner, National Environmental Legal Essay Contest, American Trial Lawyers’ Association, 1972, received $500.00 prize.
- Outstanding, Senior, Treasurer, Sigma Pi Fraternity, 1967
- Romophos, Sophomore Men’s University, The Ohio State University, 1964
- Listed in: Marquis Who’s Who in America, Strathmore’s Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who in American Industry and Finance
Classes & Seminars
- Course Director and/or Lecturer, Environmental Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, University of Cincinnati, 1971 to 1979
Past Positions
- Clermont County Municipal Court, Elected Judge , 2011 to 2015
- Village of Sardinia, Brown County, OH, Solicitor, 2006 to 2010
- Village of Newtonsville, OH, Solicitor, 1992 to 2002
- Private Practice of Law, 1972 - Present
- Stonelick Township Clermont County, OH, Special Counsel, 1996 - Present
- Wayne Township Clermont County, OH, Counsel, 1991 - Present
- Village of Neville, OH, Solicitor, 1990 to 2003
- Clermont County, OH, Elected Prosecuting Attorney, 1981 to 1988
- Clermont County, OH, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, 1975 to 1980
- The W.H. Anderson Company, Cincinnati, OH, Legal Editor, 1972 to 1975
Professional Associations
- Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program of Ohio Supreme Court, nominated by Judge William Walker, 2006
- Clermont County Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, Board Member, 1997 to 2002
- Trinity United Methodist Church, Milford, Ohio , Finance Chairman, 1995 to Present
- Clermont County Citizens Law Enforcement Association, Chairman, 1984 to Present
- The Ohio State University Alumni Association; Life Member, Development Fund, Clermont County Club; Advocates Committee
- Clermont County Budget Commission, Chairman, 1981-1988
- Clermont County Association of Retarded Citizens, Inc. President, 1981-1982. Board Member, 1978-1983, Member to present
- Clermont Mental Health Association, Vice President 1976-1980
- Governor’s Commission on Child Support Enforcement, 1985
- Rotary International, Batavia Chapter, Ohio, 1978-1986
- Eastern Hills Jaycees, Inc., 1974-1978; Secretary, 1976-1977
- Southwest Ohio Council on Alcoholism, 1981-1982
- Chamber of Commerce, Clermont County, Ohio, 1979 to 2012, 2016 to present
- Citizens Advisory Board, Southwest Ohio Developmental Center
- Community Improvement Corporation of Clermont County, Ohio, Inc.
- Clermont Township Association, Honorary Member
- United Appeal and Community Chest
- Clermont County Diagnostic Clinic, Inc., (now Child Focus) Board Member, 1977-1978
- American Bar Assoc. , 1972 to 2011
- Cincinnati and Clermont County Bar Association, 1975 to Present
- Ohio Bar Association, 1972 to Present
Current Employment Position
- Attorney