Candidate for
Attorney General

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Residence: Sonoma County, CA

Family Status: Married for 22 years to Mary Gavin, a lawyer and communications consultant, who does business as "GavinMedia2.0". We have a 15-year old son who is a sophmore in high school.

Education:--Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
University of San Francisco

--Doctor of Jurisprudence
Georgetown University Law Center

Military Service: Eleven years service in U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, achieving rank of Lieutenant Commander

Profession: Attorney, Mediator, Arbitrator specializing in real estate law, construction law, formation of partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, business transactions. Based in Santa Rosa, CA, practicing in the North Bay Area for 30 years.

Hobbies, Pastimes, Personal Notes: Among my favorite things to do are relaxing with my family, playing hardball (Men's Senior Baseball League), reading good books and poetry, talking history and politics, trading humorous stories, and attending live theater.