Academic training:
- 1971-1976: Studies at Göttingen University
- August 1976: First state examination in law
- 1976-1979: Junior lawyer in Hanover (compulsory period of practical training in judicial or other legal work after having passed first state examination)
- März 1979: Second state examination in law
- Juni 1980: Doctor’s degree [Dr. jur.] conferred by Göttingen University
Professional Experience
1979: Admission as attorney
1983: Qualification as attorney specializing in tax law
1984: Partner of the above law firm
1995: Notary Public
2010: Appointment as Adjunct Professor of the Leibniz Universität Hannover Law School
2015: Certified International Comercial Law Specialist
Major Fields of Activity
- international commercial and company law
- aviation law
- national and international law of damages
Memberships
- Member of the German Association of Travel Law
- Member of the ATLA (American Trial Lawyers Association)
- Member of the Aeronautical Law Committee of the International Bar Association
- Mexican Honorary Consul for the Federal State of Lower Saxony
- Member of the AAJ American Association for Justice
- Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce - Section Lower Saxony