1954 Admitted as a barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland
1954-1966: Practicing in Rockhampton
1966 onwards: Practicing in Brisbane
14 March 1974: Took Silk
1978-81: Vice President of the Bar Association of Queensland.
1982: Appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Medal of Honour of LÁssociation Internationale du Droit des Assurances
Life Member AILA
Life Member Mw
Life Member Medico-Legal Society (Qld)