Subject: Nelson
From: "Josh Martin" <[email-masked]>
To: "Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:50:15 -0500

Hey buddy,

From everything you shared, I think that you would feel a huge weight lifted
by simply making one call. I mentioned Nelson Rupp in the past and I'm
including his bio and phone number again. Calling him doesn't mean you need
to change everything tomorrow, but it relieves you of the burden of having
to fight this alone. It's not all that different from sharing what you are
going through with me, but I'm too close to be the one to give the advice
you probably need. His number is 301-318-3614. Just tell him that Jordan
suggested you call him, if you get his voicemail. It's a small step that
could provide great relief. Regardless, I'm going to keep calling and I'll
be there when you need me.

Regarding Nelson:

He's a man who walks the walk and doesn't gossip. He has been Jordan's
sponsor for more than 21 years. Like you, he's Irish Catholic, a married
father and a lawyer. Nelson has over 30 years. He recently lost his daughter
and has been going through the declining health of his mother- this is just
to provide some context as to how fast he might return your call. It also
speaks to the humility he currently has- he's not a self-righteous AA
evangelist. Here's his professional bio:

*NELSON W. RUPP, JR.,* *Associate Judge,* Montgomery County Circuit Court,
6th Judicial Circuit, since January 17, 1997. Presiding Judge, Adult Drug
Treatment Court, since 2004. Member, Drug Treatment Court Commission,
2005-06. Member, Drug Treatment Court Oversight Committee, Maryland Judicial
Conference, 2007-.

Associate Judge, District Court of Maryland, District 6, Montgomery County,
September 23, 1993 to January 16, 1997. Member, Mental Health, Alcoholism
and Addiction Committee, Maryland Judicial Conference, 1994-99.

Senior Assistant State's Attorney, Montgomery County, 1973-77. Member,
Alternative Community Services Commission, City of Rockville, 1975-80.
Assistant Public Defender, Montgomery County, 1977-80. Deputy State's
Attorney, St. Mary's County, 1980-81. Assistant State's Attorney, Prince
George's County, 1981-83. Member, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory
Council, Montgomery County, 1992-2000 (chair, criminal justice
committee). *Attended
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School; Denison University, B.A., 1970; Washington
College of Law, The American University, J.D., 1974. Admitted to Maryland
Bar, 1974; District of Columbia Bar, 1976. Partner, Jordan, Coyne, Savits &
Lopata (general litigation practice), 1983-93. Member, District of Columbia
Bar Association (lawyer counselling committee, 1985-93); Maryland State Bar
Association (lawyer counselling committee, 1991-; litigation section);
Montgomery County Bar Association (executive committee, 1992-94; chair,
lawyer-to-lawyer committee, 1991-95; chair, correctional reform committee,
1977-79). Adjunct Professor (civil & criminal trial practice), Washington
College of Law, The American University, 1998-. Sponsor of Live Your Dreams
- Don't Use Drugs, a District/Circuit Court program for high school
students, 1994-2006. Board of Trustees, MeLean School of Maryland, 2004-.
Member, Parents' Advisory Board, Gettysburg College, 2007-. Outstanding
Jurist Award, Montgomery County Bar Association, 1995. Distinguished Alumnus
Award, Washington College of Law, The American University, 1997. Maryland
Leadership in Law Award, *Daily Record,* 2006.*

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