Greetings! I've been practicing law since 1996, and always do my utmost to provide my clients with the highest quality legal advice and services. There are 5 key principles which I incorporate into representing my clients:

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

Credentials

Education

1996 The Florida State University College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993 The Florida State University BS - Bachelor of Science 1993 The Florida State University BS - Bachelor of Science 1993 The Florida State University Minor

Languages

English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards

2008 Trial Medal (for outstanding trial performance), Tenet Healthcare 2007 Trial Medal (for outstanding trial performance), Tenet Healthcare 2005 Trial Medal (for outstanding trial performance), Tenet Healthcare 1996 Top Appellate Presentation, Whittier School of Law 1996 Order of Barristers (one of top oral advocates), Florida State University School of Law

Publications

2013 Mecklenburg County Bar News Dos and Don'ts of Managing & Growing a Small Law Firm 2011 North Carolina Bar Journal Did Atticus Finch Commit Malpractice? 2007 Trial Advocate Quarterly Protected Healthcare Information 2005 Defense Lawyer's Association Defense Manual Preparing Your Client for Deposition

Associations

2013 - Present Mecklenburg County Bar Association Chair, Solo Practioner & Small Firm Section 2013 - Present Mecklenburg County Bar Vice Chair, Social & Networking Committee 2012 - Present Civil Service Boad for City of Charlotte Chairperson 2011 - Present Tennessee Bar Association Member 2008 - Present North Carolina State Bar Active Member

Speaking

2013 New Admittee Professionalism Program Law Practice Management 2012 New Admittee Professionalism Program Law Office Organization 2011 Continuing Legal Education Starting and Maintaining a Virtual Law Practice 2008 Tenet Annual National Conference Wrongful Death Law 2008 St. Mary's Medical Center Healthcare Summit Advance Directives / Healthcare Surrogates

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Updated: Mar 08, 2026