He was graduated from the Waterloo High School in 1873 and from the literary and law departments of the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1879. He was admitted to the bar in 1879 and commenced practice in Madison, Wisconsin.
A notable individual earned his degrees from Waterloo High School in 1873 and the University of Wisconsin–Madison's literary and law faculties in 1879. He became a licensed attorney in 1879 and started his law career in Madison, Wisconsin.