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"Recommended by the NFLPA for cases involving NFL salaries" Former NFL player. Agent and attorney with 25 years experience. Plaintiff and Defense.

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EDUCATION
South Texas College of Law, Affiliated with Texas A&M University
Juris Doctorate, 1978

University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts, 1972
Dean's List Student
Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Fraternity
University of Pittsburgh Walk of Fame (1972)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1977 - Present & Company, Owner and Manager
A sports representation and management firm, representing approximately 50 athletes. Notable clients include Brian Griese, Jeff Blake, Tarik Glenn, Tim Ruddy, Jeff Christy, Mark Stepnoski, Dermontti Dawson, and broadcasters Trev Alberts and Mark May.

1988 - 1990 International Management Group ("IMG"), Football Division, President
A worldwide corporation in a joint venture with& Company. Notable players represented and advised during this period include John Offerdahl, Herschel Walker and Gary Anderson.

1978 - Present & Associates Law Firm, Owner and Manager
A general practice law firm located in Pittsburgh, PA. Cases during the period to 1985 include murder cases, one of which was a capital murder, and a tax court trial and appeal to United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Additional matters included corporations, business agreements, real estate closing, wills, divorces, marital property agreements, DUIs, and civil litigation involving a variety of matters.

HONORS, AWARDS and AFFILIATIONS
Selected twice by Sporting News as one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Sports
Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
Washington County Distinguished Citizen Award in Football
University of Pittsburgh All-Time Football Team
Avella High School Hall of Fame
Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Alumni Award, 1997
Fifth Round Draft Choice NFL Draft, 1972
New England Patriots, 1972
Houston Oilers, 1973, 1974, and 1975
Associated Press Player of the Week, 1972 vs. Champion Miami Dolphins
Dapper Dan Outstanding Player Award, 1972
University of Pittsburgh, Football MVP, 1971
All-East 1969 and 1971, Football
All-American Teams, 1969 and 1971, Football
All-Conference, 1969 and 1971, Football
North South All-Star Game, Captain, 1971
Eastern Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, 1969
Fourth Place Finish, NCAA Wrestling Tournament, 1969
All-American in Wrestling, 1969
University of Pittsburgh Wrestling MVP, 1969
Undefeated in dual meets in wrestling, 1968 and 1969
All Western Pennsylvania High School Football, 1966 and 1967
Pennsylvania All State 1967 (football)
Most Valuable Player, Western Pennsylvania Class B Football , 1967
Dapper Dan Award, Outstanding High School Football Player, 1967
Thom McAnn Award, 1967 (football)
Observer-Reporter County Award, 1967 (football)
Pennsylvania Big 33, Captain, 1967
Undefeated/untied in dual meets in wrestling 1966 and 1967
Not scored upon in dual meets in wrestling, 1966 and 1967
Pennsylvania State Wrestling Championships, runner-up, All Divisions, 1966 and 1967
Western Pennsylvania Regional Wrestling Champion, All Divisions, 1966 and 1967
Western Pennsylvania Section Wrestling Champion, All Divisions, 1966 and 1967

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (Current and Past)
NFLPA Advisory Committee
Pennsylvania Bar Association Texas Bar Association
American Bar Association
Founding Chairperson, Pennsylvania Bar Association Sports, Entertainment and Art Law Committee
American Bar Association Sports Law Committee
United States District Court for Western District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for Southern District of Texas
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
United States Tax Court
NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor
Sports Lawyers Association
Association of Representation of Professional Athletes
Board of Directors of Epilepsy Society of Western Pennsylvania
ON South Texas College of Law, Affiliated with Texas A&M President of the Board of Directors of Meadowcroft Village
Dapper Dan Charities Board of Directors
Sports Law Reporter Advisory Board
Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Champion Committee
Big 33 Scholarship Foundation Inc., Committee

SPORTS LAW FACULTY/LECTURER
Practicing Law Institute; American Arbitration Association; The Pennsylvania Bar Association; Allegheny County and Washington County Bar Associations; Institute for International Research; NCAA Athletic Directors Association; National Joint Commission on Sports, Medicine and Science; University of Pittsburgh; West Virginia University; Robert Morris College; Cincinnati Law School; Duquesne Law School.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Listed among the top NFL agents by Pro Football Weekly, USA Today, Denver Post, Chicago Sun Times, Dallas Morning News and others. USA Today "Undisputed Free Agent Champ" and "King of Free Agency."


 

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