University of Tennessee College of Law, B.A., 1976
Law School Attended:
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 1980
Year of First Admission:
1980
Admission:
1980, Tennessee; 1981, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
ISLN:
903642130
Areas of Practice (17)
Administrative Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Bankruptcy
Creditors Practice
Disability Law
Elder Law
Immigration Law
Litigation - General Civil Practice
Probate & Trust Law
Real Estate Law
Tort & Personal Injury
Law Office Administration
Insolvency & Reorg.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Insolvency & Reorg.
Creditors Practice
Probate & Trust Law
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This attorney was very helpful, always returned my call and was happy to give me all the information possible over the phone without additional charges.
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