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Biographical Information

Born Rome, Georgia, 1964.  Married with three children.  Served in United States Marine Corps and Reserves 1987-1993.

Admission Dates & Jurisdictions

Admitted to all state and federal courts in Mississippi in 1994

Education

B.A. University of Georgia, 1988

J.D. Mississippi College School of Law, 1994

Professional Experience

Have tried cases in state and federal courts and argued appeals in state and federal appellate courts.  Primary practice areas include tort and insurance litigation, commercial litigation and lender liability defense.

Honors & Awards

AV Martindale-Hubbell Rating

Mid-South Super Lawyer 2007

Mississppi College Law Review Editorial Board

Moot Court Competition Teams

Herrin-Hess Scholar

Alumni Association Scholar

Speaking Engagements

Frequent continuing legal education seminar speaker

Publications

“History and Policy Spell the Demise of Qualified Immunity for Private Defendants” 14 Miss. C. L. Rev. 127 (1993). Contributing author to Encyclopedia of Mississippi Law, (Thompson West 2001)