Fred began practicing law with the Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation in October 1973. He entered private practice in 1980. He has been a speaker at the Continuing Legal Education seminars on Social Security disability law sponsored by The Chicago Bar Association and at various other forums over the years. Fred is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives and has been a frequent speaker at their conferences. 

Fred is married and the father of three sons.