Gary was born May 19, 1951 and is a graduate of the University of Detroit-Mercy Law School, where he was also a member of the Public Defender Clinic. The focus of Gary’s practice is the representation of mariners relative to maritime personal injury claims; however, he also handles other matters related to marine transportation and general personal injury.
Gary received his undergraduate degree from University of Dayton majoring in Russian and Far Eastern history spending a year abroad studying political economics in Europe. In his free time Gary enjoys competitive sailing, having competed in five World and North American Championships (placing on the podium three times), as well as wind surfing, salt water fly fishing, bicycle riding, alpine skiing, and hunting.
Bar admissions:
- State Bar of Michigan
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- 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
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- United States District Court for the District of Hawaii
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Gary is also a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, American Association for Justice, United States Power Squadron, United States Sailing Association, and League of Michigan Bicyclists.
