Admissions

I am licensed to practice in the state courts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey.  I am also admitted to the following federal courts:  the United States District Court for the Districts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey; and the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of New York; the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

What I Can Do For You

I am an experienced litigator who focuses on helping parents with the needs of their family. I represent low income parents and their children involvved in the child welfare system. I also counsel families regarding education law and work to ensure that their children receive an appropriate education. This includes fighting for parents who believe their child is eligible for an Individualized Education Plan (“IEP”) and advocating for accomodations needed to help the child progress with their schooling.

I can use this breadth of experience to help you with your legal concerns.  

My Background

Before opening my own practice, I worked at law firms in New York City, Boston, and Providence.  I graduated from Syracuse Law School, magna cum laude, where I served as an editor of the Syracuse Law Review and was admitted to the honor society of the Order of  the Coif.  I graduated with honors from Union College in Schenectady, New York.

More About Me

I live in Providence, Rhode Island where I serve as Chairman of the Providence Ethics Commission. I also volunteer with the Refugee Dream Center, a non-profit dedicated to helping refugees and asylum seekers, and am active in my neighborhood’s book club.