Prior to starting his own law practice, Cory worked as an attorney in the mining industry, and worked in corporate finance.  He is a graduate of Duquesne University School of Law and a Distinguished Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Class of 2001.  He also holds an M.B.A. in Finance.

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Cory began his career as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.  He led a team of Airborne parachutists and served in the Iraq War.  He was born and raised in the Ohio Valley.