B.A., University of Arkansas, 1981
J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1985
Admitted to Practice, 1985 - Arkansas State Courts, United States District Courts, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Admitted to Practice, 1990- United States Supreme Court.
PRACTICE EMPHASIS
General civil litigation, personal injury, medical negligence, business and commercial litigation, insurance disputes, nursing home neglect, real estate, labor and employment law.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Representation of individuals and companies in civil litigation matters, including personal injury claims, wrongful death, medical malpractice, insurance disputes and other areas set forth above. Representation of individuals, insurance companies, hospitals and corporations in commercial litigation matters including general liability, products liability, contract disputes, labor, employment discrimination and wrongful termination.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
American Bar Association
*Tort and Insurance Defense Section (1985-1997)
Arkansas Bar Association
Pulaski County Bar Association
International Association of Defense Counsel, 1992-1998
Defense Research Institute
Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel
*Co-chair, 1997-1999
American Society of Law and Medicine, 1987-1993
Panelist and Speaker in state-wide seminars sponsored by the Arkansas Institute for Continuing Legal Education (AICLE)
B.A. Summa Cum Laude, Henderson State University, 1997
J.D. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2000
Admitted to Practice, 2000 - Arkansas State Courts, United States District Courts, United States Court
of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.
PRACTICE EMPHASIS
Civil litigation: Personal injury, medical negligence, business and commercial litigation, insurance, employment law, appeals.
Criminal Defense: all offenses. Former Prosecuting Attorney; Former Certified Police Detective; DEA trained in Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Law Enforcement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Provide representation of individuals and companies in a variety of areas, including personal injury, medical negligence, wrongful death, contract disputes, franchise litigation, insurance matters and general commercial multi-state litigation. Additional experience in handling criminal defense matters.
PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS
Detective, Hot Springs Police Department
United States Marine Corp, Non-Commissioned Offer
OTHER ACTIVITIES
American Bar Association
Arkansas Bar Association
American Trial Lawyers Association
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
Masonic Lodge
Veterans of Foreign Wars
