Masters of Law in Taxation (L.LM) with honors, June, 2000, John Marshall Law School, Center of Taxation and Employee Benefits.  Completed track requirements for Estate and Personal Financial Planning, and track requirements for Taxation Of Closely Held Businesses.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)  1976, John Marshall Law School, with honors.

Admitted to practice before the the following courts: Indiana Supreme Court; Illinois Supreme Court; United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana; United States District Court for Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar; United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth circuit; Supreme Court of the United States.

Member of the following Bar Associations:  Indiana State Bar Association; Porter County Bar Association; President of Porter County Bar Association, 1996