Experience is the key to a successful outcome

Knowing when to push for a better result and when to accept victory and end an action comes from having represented many clients in similar situations. I have been practicing law since 1971-first in South Africa, then beginning in 1982 in the US at the prestigious law firm of O'Melveny & Myers, where I was a litigator in the Los Angeles office.

Personal background

The world's most prestigious law firms have their pick of virtually any lawyer they wish. I have been associated with one of the best -O'Melveny & Meyers. I continue to maintain my relationships with the O'Melveny law firm, and continue to work with them.

I have been a member of the California State Bar since 1983. I am also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. My legal education includes an LLB degree from University of Witwatersrand Law School, Johannesburg South Africa.

I received the coveted Juta Prize for my article, "A Search of the Truth - Does Our System Provide for It?" published in Consultus , a quarterly law journal for practicing barristers in South Africa. During 2002, I received both the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition and the Certificate of Recognition by the California Legislative Assembly. Additionally, I was honored by then California Governor Gray Davis with the State's Special Commendation and later by the City of Los Angeles with its Certificate of Appreciation.