Local Roots, High Trained, Focused on Your Outcome
I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and my law degree from Duke University, where I graduated in the top ten percent of my class. That education trained me to analyze cases thoroughly, anticipate problems, and build strong legal arguments — skills that are critical when you’re facing insurance companies, employers, or government agencies that are trying to limit what they pay you.
Before returning to this area, I practiced with large litigation firms in Dallas, Texas, and Washington, D.C. That experience exposed me to complex, high-stakes cases and aggressive defense tactics. As a result, I know how insurers and defense lawyers think, and I use that knowledge to protect you and strengthen your case from the very beginning.
For you, that means having a lawyer who is prepared to take your case as far as it needs to go. I have extensive trial experience, including presenting cases to juries and arguing appeals in Virginia, Tennessee, and federal courts. I have also argued cases before the United States Supreme Court. Insurance companies take cases more seriously when they know your lawyer is fully prepared and willing to fight — and that leverage benefits you.
I also understand that success doesn’t always require a courtroom battle. I have helped clients resolve cases through favorable settlements ranging from serious, high-value injury claims to smaller accidents that still had a major impact on their lives. No matter the size of your case, you receive the same level of preparation, attention, and commitment.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, hurt on the job, or are unable to work due to a disability, my background becomes your advantage. I use my experience to guide you, stand up to those working against you, and fight for the outcome that helps you move forward.
About My Practice
My practice is built around helping injured and disabled people protect their rights, their income, and their future. When you’re dealing with a serious injury, a workplace accident, or retaliation for doing the right thing, you need a lawyer who knows how to stand up to powerful opponents and stay focused on what matters most — your recovery and financial security.
I focus my practice on serious personal injury cases, workers’ compensation claims, and whistleblower actions because these are the cases where individuals are most often outmatched by insurance companies, employers, and large organizations. I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an invitation-only group of trial lawyers who have obtained million-dollar results for their clients. Fewer than one percent of attorneys nationwide are members. For you, that means your case is handled by someone who knows how to build and present claims that demand real attention and real results.
No matter the size or type of your case, I take seriously the trust you place in me and my firm. In personal injury matters, that means being relentless in pursuing full and fair compensation from everyone responsible for your injuries — not settling for less simply because it’s easier or faster. In every case, my goal is to put you in the strongest position possible, whether through negotiation or litigation.
If you need legal help, I encourage you to reach out. I’m ready to listen to your story, answer your questions, and explain how my firm and I can help you move forward with confidence.
