Born in 1934
Legal studies at the Universities of Marburg, Münster and Berlin
First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1957
Doctor of both Laws (Dr. jur. ut.) 1960
Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") in at the Detmold and Berlin District Courts
Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1962
First bar admission in 1962
Managing director of an industrial company, 1964 - 1973
Renewed bar admission in 1973
Certified Specialized Attorney in Tax Law since 1973