Mr. Harris, originally from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, attended Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. After graduating in 1992 with a degree in English Textual Studies, he worked as a volunteer for the Clinton presidential campaign. After the election, Mr. Harris moved West to attend California Western School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in 1997.

In 1997, Mr. Harris was admitted to The California State Bar and The California 9th District Court of Appeals. Upon being admitted, Mr. Harris began his own law practice, representing Applicants before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. In 2007, Mr. Harris was asked to manage the workers’ compensation practice of a boutique firm in San Diego. In March, 2011, he began work as an Associate Defense Attorney representing large insurance companies and employers from around the world. After practicing with two prestigious defense firms 6 years, Mr. Harris returned to his roots as an Applicant’s attorney in 2016.

Mr. Harris is married and has two sons. He fills his free time with his family, going surfing at the beach or skiing in the mountains. He is also a competitive home brewer and R/C sailplane pilot.