Law School: University of Tennessee
Years in Nashville: 27
Years in Practice: 12
Years with firm: 2
What major trends are affecting your work? Due to the expense of litigation, most cases are now resolved through mediation or arbitration
What is the biggest issue or challenge facing your area? To provide efficient and cost-effective representation in furtherance of our clients'interests.

Most noteworthy recent case: I was fortunate to have the opportunity to represent a distinguished songwriter in a case of first impression before the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Law School: Washington & Lee University
Years in Nashville: Nashville Native
Years in Practice: 19
Years with firm: 2
What major trends are affecting your work? Lawyers are under attack from the public and rightfully so. Our profession must improve its conduct and image immediately.

What is the biggest issue or challenge facing your area? Lawyers are losing their ability to communicate with each other to resolve disputes effectively for their clients.