• Harvard College 1977, BA with honors in government and economics 
  • Georgetown Law Center 1980, JD with honors
  • Law Clerk to Federal Appellate Judge Philip Nichols
  • Litigation experience that extends over 38 years in representing clients in the Superior Court, District Court, Land Court, Probate Court, Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court
  • Intern to Congressman Tip O’Neil and Alderman/City Councilor  in the City of Somerville for 22 years