BAR: 

ANDOVER NEWTON THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL, M.Div. in Social Ethics, May/1971

BOSTON COLLEGE, B.A. in Philosophy/Theology, June/1968

Honors:

Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Nomination

Court Attorney-Trial Part-50% for Delaware County Court, Delaware County Surrogate, and Delaware County Family Court.

Research legal issues and draft written decisions and opinions for the Court. Preside at pre-trial conferences and supervise settlement discussions. Advise court personnel on law and procedure.

NEW YORK STATE DEP'T OF TAXATION AND FINANCE
Delaware County, November 1983 - March 1993

Delaware County Estate Tax Attorney District Tax Attorney and Appraiser Represent NYS before Surrogate Audit New York Estate Tax Returns

GENERAL LAW PRACTICE
Hancock, New York, July 1978 - Present

General law practice concentrated in Education Law, Public Sector Collective Bargaining, Administrative Litigation, and Family Law.

Adjunct Faculty for Public Policy-SUNY Delhi--September 2001-Present

Contributing Editor-wEbrief NYSBA electronic magazine October 2000-present

Collective Bargaining Negotiator for School Districts and Municipalities.

Impartial Hearing Officer for Individuals with Disabilities In Education Act.
Hearing Officer for NY Civil Service Law Employee Disciplinary Hearings
Hearing Officer for NY Education Law Superintendent's Disciplinary Hearings.

Delaware County Bar Association
President 1993-95; Vice-President 1991-93; Secretary 1989-91; Treasurer 1987-89