A senior document review analyst at Pressler, Felt, and Warshaw, LLP, Ian Winograd analyzes evidence presented by clients and provides recommendations regarding settlement versus trial proceedings. Outside of work, Ian Winograd maintains a particular interest in American history and that of the Founding Fathers. While Alexander Hamilton is often considered one of the more enigmatic Founding Fathers, he had a profound impact on the country.
Born in the British West Indies, Alexander Hamilton began his life in obscurity. His father abandoned the family in 1766, and his mother passed shortly after. Hamilton fended for himself for several years until the locals raised money so that he could study in America. After arriving in New York in 1772, Hamilton’s reputation rose.
He supported the colonials’ cause while in college. Once the Revolutionary War broke out, Hamilton served at the head of an artillery company. Thanks to his brave fighting in many battles, including those at Princeton and Trenton, he gained the attention of General George Washington and earned a position on his staff.
His military skills and writing strength further aided in the building of a positive reputation. In 1781, Hamilton left Washington’s staff, but routinely returned to military service at Washington’s request.
Following the Revolutionary War, Hamilton passed the New York bar and began practicing as an attorney. This segued into his involvement in early U.S. politics. He served as one of three New York delegates to the federal convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and published a series of 85 essays defending the U.S. Constitution alongside John Jay and James Madison. Further, he was the country's first Secretary of the Treasury, appointed by President Washington in 1789.
Born in the British West Indies, Alexander Hamilton began his life in obscurity. His father abandoned the family in 1766, and his mother passed shortly after. Hamilton fended for himself for several years until the locals raised money so that he could study in America. After arriving in New York in 1772, Hamilton’s reputation rose.
He supported the colonials’ cause while in college. Once the Revolutionary War broke out, Hamilton served at the head of an artillery company. Thanks to his brave fighting in many battles, including those at Princeton and Trenton, he gained the attention of General George Washington and earned a position on his staff.
His military skills and writing strength further aided in the building of a positive reputation. In 1781, Hamilton left Washington’s staff, but routinely returned to military service at Washington’s request.
Following the Revolutionary War, Hamilton passed the New York bar and began practicing as an attorney. This segued into his involvement in early U.S. politics. He served as one of three New York delegates to the federal convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and published a series of 85 essays defending the U.S. Constitution alongside John Jay and James Madison. Further, he was the country's first Secretary of the Treasury, appointed by President Washington in 1789.
