
OBJECTIVE: Seeking an in house counsel position to apply skills acquired and honed over a thirty-four year career in private practice spent representing banks, small businesses and individuals in a wide variety of legal matters. Extensive experience in civil litigation, contract drafting and review, loan workouts, corporate counsel, commercial and real estate transactions and wills and trusts.
Lead counsel in various business litigation matters in both state and federal courts
Drafted loan documents and participated in loan workouts both in and outside of bankruptcy court
Handled a variety of real estate transactions - including, drafting and negotiation of sale contracts and leases
Corporate attorney for various business entities (corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships) from formation and as ongoing outside counsel
Experienced in preparation of wills and trusts and in related litigation
Corporate and business legal issues
Commercial litigation experience
Negotiation
Document preparation
Dispute arbitration
Lawyers Association of St. Louis (President 1997-1998)
Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis - Board member for over 20 years - Board President from 2001-2004
Loyola Academy - Board of Trustees - 1996-2003