- J.D., Northwestern University School of Law (1980)
- B.A., Northwestern University (1977)
- The Florida Bar
- United States Supreme Court
- Fifth and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
- All Florida State Courts
- America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators®
- Best Lawyers in America for Maritime Law (2004 through present)
- Florida Super Lawyers for Transportation/Maritime and Personal Injury Defense (2003 through present)
- Martindale Hubbell AV Rating
- Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (Past Director)
- Defense Research Institute
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- Lau, Lane, Pieper, Conley & McCreadie (1986 – Present)
- Holland & Knight (1980 – 1986)