Born in Ithaca NY. Member of a family of seven with four siblings. Graduated high school in Mississauga Ontario Canada with an OAC diploma and thereafter attended University in Ashland, Ohio before attending Albany Law School. Began working immediately in the field of Workers' Compensation and has remained since. Lives locally with his wife, Erin and two children Bailey and Liam. Is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, hunting and riding ATV's. Although initially represented claimant's he has defended for the last decade, cases exclusively for the benefit of employers and insurance carriers.