He was born on 11-01-1951 and enrolled as an advocate in the year
1973. He has a thorough knowledge of practically all branches of Indian Laws and has a very large practice. Though based in Bangalore and practices in Karnataka High Court, he regularly appears in the Supreme Court of India and other High Courts of the country and in international and domestic arbitrations. He has participated in many International Legal Seminars and Conferences held in Hong Kong, U.S.A and New Zealand and has authored many papers and articles on corporate and other laws and is the recipient of several awards for outstanding service and achievement. He is connected with a few social service organisations which cater to the need of the disabled, aged, orphans, etc. He is the managing trustee of Bengaluru professionals Benevolent Fund, which was started with the object of giving financial aid to advocates for medical treatment, death relief etc. He is a designated Senior Counsel and is the past president of Karnataka chapter of International Commission of Jurists. He was the Advocate General of the State of Karnataka four times.