After studying law and being admitted to the Bar in Germany, I moved to Los Angeles in 2001. I began my career at a small law firm in downtown Los Angeles in a different country with a completely different legal system. It was quite overwhelming, and I felt like I partially had to start from scratch.

Since I had not yet been admitted to the Bar in California, I had to take the California Bar Exam, which was another exciting and challenging adventure!

My experience being part of a litigation law firm handling international business disputes was eye-opening, to say the least. While I initially found the work stimulating, I grew increasingly disillusioned with the industry's focus on billable hours rather than client connection and satisfaction.

In 2008, I left the firm and started my own practice. I promised myself that I would work on a flat fee basis whenever possible to provide the client with transparency and allow for full, open communication.

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Education

• J. D., Supreme Court Cologne, Germany, 2001

• Bachelor of Law, University of Bonn, 1998

• California Bar, 2005

• Notary Public (California), 2018

Admissions

• Superior Court, Germany

• United States Supreme Court

• U.S. District Court in California, Central District

Professional Memberships and Associations

• Bar Association (Anwaltskammer) Berlin, Germany

• California Bar Association