He was admitted to the bar in 1890 and commenced practice in Hoboken, New Jersey.

He was appointed counsel to the county tax board in 1895, holding this position until his resignation to accept an appointment as the assistant prosecutor of the pleas of Hudson County, New Jersey.

He served as assistant prosecutor of pleas from 1902 to 1905, when he resigned to become a candidate for Congress.

Advisory master in chancery, matrimonial division from 1933 to 1939.

Wrote and published law reference books.