Growing up the in a family of warehousemen and longshore workers instilled in me both strong work ethic and respect for blue collar workers. Following in the footsteps of my family, I started working as a warehouseman. Shortly after, I settled into my own career path as a commercial meat cutter. After several years, I developed an occupational disease of my bilateral hands and elbows. My industrial disease required a series of surgeries. Unfortunately, the residual impairment from my claim-related conditions ended my career as a commercial meat cutter. The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) decided I was eligible for vocational retraining. Under my L&I claim, I obtained an associate degree in paralegal studies.

I learned about Reck Law from a college classmate. At the time, he was interning at Reck Law. The idea of using my education to help other injured workers appealed to me immediately. I applied to work at Reck Law. First, I became an intern myself. Then, I became a paralegal. I haven’t looked back since. Four years later, I feel there is nothing more fulfilling than working with this group of passionate, like-minded people to protect the interests of injured workers.

My own unique experience helps me build invaluable rapport and trust with our clients. I can relate to many of the frustrations, fears, and difficulties that present themselves throughout the course of an L&I claim. I am very proud of my role as a paralegal and former injured worker. I approach every claim with that perspective in mind.