Biography
Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in Wrongful Death Claims, Slip & Fall, Trials, Workers Compensation, and Personal Injury Litigation. Also skilled in all areas of domestic litigation, including divorce, custody issues, support issues and domestic violence issues. Strong legal professional graduated from Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law.
Following graduation, began practicing in Cedartown, GA in June of 1992. Has served as County Attorney for Polk County since 1998. Also served as Municipal Court Judge for the City of Cedartown from 2001-2013. Presently serves as a Board Member on the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Georgia for the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit. Special master certified by the Georgia Supreme Court. AV rated attorney by Martindale Hubble, the highest rating available. Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Education
- Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia
- J.D. - 1992
- Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina
- B.S. - 1989
- Major: Administrative Management
Classes & Seminars
Pro-Bono Activities
- Heart Fund Chairman for the American Heart Association
- President of Cedartown Kiwanis Club
- Project Manager of Build a Dream Foundation (who constructed a community built playground in Cedartown over a 4 day period)
- Participant in the Cedartown Follies, sponsored by the Cedartown Junior Service League
Representative Clients
References
Past Positions
Languages
Ancillary Businesses
- Georgia Supreme Court Certified Special Master
- Polk County Attorney, 1998 - Present
- Cedartown Municipal Court Judge, 2000 - 2013
Published Works
Fraternities or Sororities
- Pi Kappa Alpha
Professional Associations
- Georgia State Bar, District Representative, Board of Governors, 2001 to Present
Certified Legal Specialties
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Insurance Law
- Torts Law
- Workers' Compensation
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1992
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 1992
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 1992
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, 1992
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1992
- Georgia Court of Appeals, 1993
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 1993