| titles beforeproper names | titles afterproper names |
|---|---|
| Mr. Rafael Zabala | William Albert Sr. |
| Ms. Nancy Linehan | Thomas Hines Jr. |
| Dr. Margaret Simmons | Robert Simkowski, MD |
| Rev. John Stone | Mia Chin, LLD |
Do not abbreviate a title if it is not used with a proper name: My history professor (not prof.) is an expert on race relations in South Africa.
Avoid redundant titles such as Dr. Amy Day, MD. Choose one title or the other: Dr. Amy Day or Amy Day, MD.