Born in Vreden/Westfalen (1961), graduated from High School (Georgianum,Vreden) with University Qualifications in 1981, studied law at the University of Münster and graduated in 1992 by taking the first Legal State Exam (Hamm), was a mandatory intern at Court, District Attorney, Public Administration and Lawyer and took the German Bar Exam (2. Staatsexamen) in 1995 (Düsseldorf).
In February 1996 he obtained his licence and practices law in Münster. He is one of the founders of the firm.
Member of the German Lawyers Association (DAV), graduated at family law.