Attorney at Law

States Admitted:	New York (1989) Connecticut (1998)
Federal Courts Admitted:	United States Supreme Court (1993) Second Circuit Court of Appeals (1995) Southern District of New York (1993) Eastern District of New York (1993) District of Connecticut (1998) Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1992) U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals (1990)
Member:	Connecticut Bar Association. New York State Bar Association. Kent Chamber of Commerce. New Milford Chamber of Commerce.

My goal is to help people achieve their goals (such as starting and running a successful business or purchasing a home) or resolve legal problems. I offer every one of my clients personal, attentive and professional service and provide a detailed Representation Letter setting forth the scope of my services and a calculation of fees and a Statement of Clients' Rights (set forth below) detailing what my clients can expect from me. The initial consultation is always free.

STATEMENT OF CLIENTS' RIGHTS
1.	You are entitled to be treated with courtesy and consideration at all times by your lawyer and the other lawyers and personnel in your lawyer's office.
2.	You are entitled to an attorney capable of handling your legal matter competently and diligently, in accordance with the highest standards of the profession. If you are not satisfied with how your matter is being handled, you have the right to withdraw from the attorney-client relationship at any time (court approval may be required in some matters and your attorney may have a claim against you for the value of services rendered to you up to the point of discharge).
3.	You are entitled to have your lawyer's independent professional judgment and undivided loyalty uncompromised by conflicts of interest.
4.	You are entitled to be charged a reasonable fee and to have your lawyer explain at the outset how the fee will be computed and the manner and frequency of billing. You are entitled to request and receive a written itemized bill from your attorney at reasonable intervals. You may refuse to enter into any fee arrangement that you find unsatisfactory.
5.	You are entitled to have your questions and concerns addressed in a prompt manner and to have your telephone calls returned promptly.
6.	You are entitled to be kept informed as to the status of your matter and to request and receive copies of papers. You are entitled to sufficient information to allow you to participate meaningfully in the development of your matter.
7.	You are entitled to have your legitimate objectives respected by your attorney, including whether or not to settle your matter (court approval of a settlement is required in some matters).
8.	You have the right to privacy in your dealings with your lawyer and to have your secrets and confidences preserved to the extent permitted by law.
9.	You are entitled to have your attorney conduct himself or herself ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility.
10.	You may not be refused representation on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.