Law has been a terrific career for me.  I’ve been able to blend the medical knowledge I gained before entering law school into a very satisfying medical-legal career.  For 14 years, I represented health care providers and the insurance industry, working with some very fine, very bright, and very talented professionals.  Since changing my practice to representing the victims of medical malpractice, I’ve been fortunate to continue my career working with many of the same professionals.

I’m the mother of four healthy, bright children, and am proud to be a children's advocate in my practice.  I participate in the children’s school activities and after-school programs, where their abilities at tennis and gymnastics are a source of pride .  The older girls enjoy learning Spanish - they think I don't know what they’re saying to each other.  I look forward to future years of Little League, swim lessons, dance, soccer, and woefully await the teen years.

Vitae:
Born in Elmira, N.Y. on October 20, 1954.

Career:
Admitted to bar, 1985, Florida. 

Education: University of West Florida (B.A., cum laude, 1979); Loyola University (J.D.,1984).  Certified Risk Manager.  Member:  The Florida Bar (Health Law Section); Central Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Council, Inc.; Florida Defense Lawyers Association.