University Attended:
University of North Carolina, B.A., Zoology, 1971; University of South Carolina
Law School Attended:
South Texas College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1977
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, Texas; 1978, North Carolina
Memberships:
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers (Vice President, Legislation, 1995-1997; Member, Board of Governors, 1992-2002; Member, Board of Trustees, Political Action Committee, 1982-1985, and 1995—; Contributing Editor, North Carolina Prima Facie Tort Manual; Chair, Closed Head Injuries Seminar, 1994; Speaker, Wrongful Death Seminar, 1995 and 2005); Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, State Legislation Liaison Committee, 1996-1998); North Carolina General Statutes Commission, 1986-1989; New Hanover Bar Association; Fifth Judicial District Bar Association (President, 1983-1986); North Carolina State Bar.
Birth Information:
Wilmington, North Carolina, July 20, 1948