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Biographical Information

Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama.

Married since 1984 to Elizabeth.  Have 2 children.

 

Admission Dates & Jurisdictions

The Supreme Court of Alabama Certificate of Admission  April 30, 1987

The United States District Court Northern District of Alabama  July 17, 1987

Untied States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit  December 04, 1987

All State and Municipal Courts throughout Alabama since date of Admission to Alabama Bar

Education

Samford University  May 14, 1983

Cumberland School of Law  May 18, 1986

 

Professional Experience

Criminal Defense litigation since 1987.

Family Law Litigation since 1987

Honors & Awards

National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top One Percent

Top Lawyers as published by Corporate Counsel

Top One Hundred Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers

the American Society of Legal Advocates Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Alabama

Best Attorney of Best Attorneys of America

Presidents Award Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Outstanding Contribution to Organization

Merit Award Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Outstanding Representation of Client

Best Attorney of Best Attorneys of America

Outstanding Professor Birmingham School of Law

Birmingham Bar Foundation Fellow

 

 

Professional Associations

American Bar Association

Alabama Bar Association

Birmingham Bar Association

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Birmingham Bar Foundation