I've spent 25 years in courtrooms fighting for people who needed someone in their corner.

Not corporations. Not insurance companies. Not the government. People. I chose that deliberately, and I've never regretted it.

When an insurance company fails to meet its obligations, or a corporation causes harm and walks away, someone has to hold them accountable. That's what I do. That's what I've always done.

I'm a trial lawyer, which means I don't just negotiate — I prepare every case as if it's going to a jury. That preparation is exactly why most cases settle fairly before they ever get there. Insurance companies know which lawyers will fight and which ones won't. My reputation here is that I fight.

I practice here because this is my community. I know these roads, these courts, and these judges. I coach Nordic skiing at Nevada Union. My office is on Railroad Avenue in Nevada City. When you hire me, you're not hiring a firm — you're hiring a neighbor who takes your case personally.

I take a limited caseload on purpose. Every client gets my direct cell number. You'll hear from me regularly — not just when there's something to sign. And when you call, I answer.