Jeff was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. He was admitted to the State Bar of California as well as all Federal District Courts in California in 1997. Jeff received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Arizona in 1993. Thereafter, he graduated magna cum laude from Southwestern University, School of Law in 1997. His academic honors include receiving the Exceptional Achievement Award in Federal Income Tax, Legislation and Securities Law, as well as being a member of the Dean's List and Southwestern's Trial Advocacy Team. Jeff has extensive experience in employment law, personal injury, products liability and insurance coverage as he has handled cases from inception to trial on both the plaintiff and defense sides.