Drawing on more than 40 years of experience, this senior living and long-term care attorney serves as an expert witness in matters involving regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational practices within residential care environments. Their work includes over 20 years of expert witness involvement, with testimony in state and federal courts addressing disputes related to assisted living operations, continuing care communities, and fair housing obligations. Professional credentials include a Juris Doctor and licensure as an attorney, with admission to practice before federal appellate and district courts, as well as a state supreme court. Academic training also includes a Bachelor of Arts degree.

In practice, their work encompasses evaluation of compliance with federal and state regulations, risk management protocols, and operational practices within senior housing organizations. They have analyzed issues involving ADA compliance, resident rights, and operational decision-making in both independent and assisted living settings. Their background includes advising providers on business transactions and dispute resolution, as well as examining compliance issues and management practices in long-term care environments.

A significant portion of their career has involved leadership and policy development within the senior housing sector, including service as General Counsel to a national industry association. In that capacity, they contributed to the drafting of state and model national legislation governing assisted living and continuing care retirement communities and advised on regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions. Additional contributions include authorship of an industry reference text on senior housing and participation in professional organizations such as the American Bar Association and LeadingAge, including committee leadership roles focused on housing for the elderly.