What Is My Why? – Impact
Why did I become a lawyer and why do I practice family law? My mission is to provide clarity and stability to people when their lives feel uncertain. At their lowest point, I want them to know they are not alone and that there is a path forward.
I grew up seeing the value of hard work and integrity, but like many people, I didn’t fully grasp how fragile stability could be until I entered the legal field. Early in my career I witnessed how a single case could change the entire trajectory of someone’s life. That realization never left me. I knew that if I wanted to have a lasting and meaningful impact, I needed to hold myself to the highest standard in every matter I handled.
My path to law wasn’t about chasing prestige or titles… it was about finding a profession where my skills could make the most difference. Over the past ten years, I’ve had the privilege of standing beside people in some of their darkest moments. I’ve seen how the right guidance in the courtroom can turn fear into relief, confusion into clarity, and hopelessness into confidence. Every victory has deepened my conviction that this is where I am meant to be.
Like many of my clients, I have known what it feels like to face uncertainty and to wonder what comes next. That perspective allows me to connect on a deeper level, to listen first, and to fight with both compassion and determination.
It is my mission to continue bringing that sense of impact… to guide my clients toward security, strength, and hope for the future.”
Education & Training
- Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA
- Juris Doctorate 2011
- Outstanding Oral Argument Award Winner
- Penn State University, State College, PA
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
Bar Admissions & Memberships
- Admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- Admitted to the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Admitted to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
- Cambria County Bar Association
