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"As a member of the firm's Business/Financing Department, my primary concern and ultimate goal is to provide professional and competent legal services to my clients, in both a timely and cost effective manner, which will translate into satisfactorily addressing the unique needs of each particular client."
Bar & Court Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1981
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1982
- U.S. District Court District of Vermont
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1982
Education
- Western New England College School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 1981
- Saint Michael's College, Colchester, Vermont
- B.A. - 1973
Professional & Community Activities
- Chair, Sponsorship Committee, World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts, 2019-Present (President 2008-2016; Board Member 2008-2017)
- Chair, Board of Directors, Springfield Performing Arts Development Corporation/CityStage/Symphony Hall, 2010-2016
- Member, Board of Directors, Kiwanis Club of Springfield Inc., 2000-2005
- President, Kiwanis Club of Springfield, Inc., 2001-2002
- Board of Directors, Saint Michael’s College Fire and Rescue Inc., 2004-Present
- Legal Counsel, St. Michael’s College Board of Advisors, Winooski, VT, 1983-2004
- President, Hampden District Mental Health Clinic, Inc., 1986-1988
- Volunteer, Springfield School Volunteers Read Aloud Program, 1997-Present
Financing Your Business: Look Beyond Interest Rates and Consider the Global Picture
BusinessWest, July 21, 2014
Cost/Benefit Analysis: Thinking About Moving Your Business Financing Across the Street?
BusinessWest, November 5, 2012
Explore Your Options: Many Alternative and Supplemental Financing Sources Exist for Business
BusinessWest, October 10, 2011
Ten Points About: Obtaining Business Credit
BusinessWest, June 8, 2009
Business Credit – How to Get It – A “Snapshot” That’s in Focus and a Solid Business Plan Are Some of the Keys
BusinessWest, June 2, 2008
Looking Good – on Balance – How to Make Your Business a Better Candidate for Financing
BusinessWest, August 21, 2007
Capital Ideas – Business Financing in a Rising-interest-rate Environment
BusinessWest, June 19, 2006
Effective Planning to Transition a Business
Chamber Channels, August 12, 2004
Show Me the Money
Valley Business Outlook, November 15, 2003
Financing – It’s Not All About Interest
Valley Business Outlook, January 20, 2003
Show Me the Money
Valley Business Outlook, November 15, 2003
Buy/Sell Agreements – How They Benefit Business Owners
June 16, 2010
How to Find Financing for your Business
April 30, 2010
Instructor: “How to Start Your Own Business,” U.S. Small Business Administration and Bay Path College, 1982-1994
Lecturer: “How to Incorporate and Counsel a Business,” MCLE, 1992-1998
Lecturer: “Annual Practical Skills” Seminar, MCLE, 1992-1998
Lecturer: “Advising Small Businesses,” MCLE, (Boston), 1994-1998
Lecturer: “Federal and State Taxation Institute,” Western New England College, 1994
Lecturer: “LLC’s and LLP’s: Practical Advice,” MCLE, 1996-1997