After he had graduated, he became a lawyer in his father's firm in Amsterdam, where he was primarily concerned with protecting the interests of trading houses and shipping companies. On 3 July 1832, he succeeded his father in the States of Holland for Meerkerk. After the province's split in 1840, he seated the States of North Holland for Amsterdam.
Following graduation, he joined his father's law firm in Amsterdam and primarily handled cases involving trading houses and shipping companies. On July 3rd, 1832, he succeeded his father as a member of the States of Holland for Meerkerk. After the province split into North and South Holland in 1840, he represented the States of North Holland for Amsterdam.