Graduate, Michigan State University and Detroit College of Law
General and municipal law practice, 1976-1982
Former member: Michigan House of Representatives; Michigan Senate, 1982-1990
Former chair, Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee
Recipient of Outstanding Legislator of the Year by Michigan Judges Association
Recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Police Officers Association of Michigan
Author and co-author of articles published in professional journals, including "Overview of Michigan Rules of Evidence" and Michigan's "Domestic Violence Law" appearing in the State Bar Journal and in Laches
