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.
After graduating from law school, he became a lawyer at his father's Amsterdam firm, focusing on trading houses and shipping companies' interests. 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.