Statement of Candidacy

I doubt any of us can remember a time when so many attorneys are out of work. I hope to help create new opportunities for legal professionals while stemming the abuses occurring in our small claims courts where consumer rights are routinely trampled.  I will push for the Bar to propose an administrative fee for large volume small claims litigants to fund educational initiatives where attorneys can counsel small claims defendants about their rights.  I would also propose an attorney referral website be provided to small claims litigants where they can retain the services of an affordable attorney in their area.  I would also propose that the Bar push for curbing the limits in small claims actions.

Having been in a small firm for nearly 10 years and corporate counsel for the last 5, my experiences in litigation, criminal defense and as in-house counsel represent the majority of practitioners in the Bar.
As corporate counsel, and separately as trustee of a non-profit that serves the needs of children, I am experienced in controlling costs to provide a strong organization. 
I have previously served as the UMBA representative on the Commission and I hope to be of service once again.

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