 He was a city court judge in Lackawanna, New York from 1932 to 1936; Corporation Counsel and Tax Attorney of the City of Lackawanna from 1936 to 1941.He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Erie Co., 8th D.) from 1941 to 1950, sitting in the 163rd, 164th, 165th, 166th and 167th New York State Legislatures.He was elected as a Republican to the 83rd, 84th, 85th, 86th, 87th and 88th United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1953, to January 3, 1965.