Professional Accomplishments
- Member of National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
- Member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates
- Presenter of Debt Solutions Clinic at Neighborhood Legal Services
- Past panel member of attorney training in consumer bankruptcy, in conjunction with Neighborhood Legal Services and the National Consumer Law Center
- Pro Bono attorney of the year, 2004
Personal Accomplishments
Giving back to the community is important to me. Over my career in both Maine and Massachusetts I have been involved in civic affairs and children's issues, including Foster Parenting. Below are some of those achievements and recognitions.
- Chairperson of Bath, Maine City Council 1994 to 1996 (youngest chairperson in the history of the city); Councilman from 1992 to 1996
- Council representative to the Bath School Committee 1994 to 1995
- Member of Winthrop School (Ipswich, Massachusetts) school council 2000 to 2003
- Named "Parent of the Year" (with my wife, Lisa) by Cape Ann Families - 2005
- Named "All Star Foster Parent" (with my wife, Lisa) by the Department of Social Services - 2007
