Litigation & Strategy
A grounding in litigation strategy helps AJ understand the risks, costs, and decision points parties are weighing.

AJ is a legal, public policy, and dispute-resolution professional with experience in litigation strategy, regulatory compliance, legal operations, case analysis & legal research, and policy development. A former U.S. Navy Diver, he brings discipline, resilience, strategic thinking, and calm decision-making to complex matters.
His education includes an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law; a J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law; and an M.P.A. and B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from St. Mary's University.
AJ is married to a clinical psychologist, and together they have one child.

A steady hand in complex matters
That range of experience shapes a thoughtful process: understand the dispute, listen closely to the people involved, identify the decisions that matter, and keep the work moving toward a practical resolution. AJ serves individuals, businesses, families, organizations, and creative professionals with discretion and respect.
Experience that informs the room
A grounding in litigation strategy helps AJ understand the risks, costs, and decision points parties are weighing.
Experience across civil and family law reinforces the value of careful preparation, discretion, and practical outcomes.
Work in judicial administration and public service informs a process-minded, even-handed approach to complex disputes.
AJ’s approach
Every matter receives focused attention, thoughtful preparation, and respect for the details that shape resolution.
AJ listens for the legal, personal, and cultural context behind each party’s position.
The process stays centered on workable outcomes and a durable path forward.
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