I was born and raised in Chattanooga and went to Baylor for high school. I went on to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where I received an undergraduate degree in Business Management with a major in Finance. Straight out of undergrad, I went across the street to the University of Tennessee School of Law. I graduated with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence (a fancy name for “law degree”) in 2004. I moved right back to Chattanooga and have been practicing law here for the past 16 years. For the past 12 years, I have practiced family law (divorce, alimony, child support, custody, etc.) almost exclusively. I also received a designation as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst which allows me the best understanding of the financial concepts that are specific to many divorce cases.

I believe that most clients are looking for resolutions to their problems while, at the same time, minimizing the stress to themselves and their families and not breaking the bank but yet, getting what they deserve. My strategy to meet these goals for my clients involves education of the client about how their goals meet with what the law will allow, educating myself about your assets, debts and family background to understand how best to use the different facts and information and then finally, smart and strategic negotiating where you are involved in the negotiation process.

My staff and I will help you understand how the facts of your case blend with the laws that apply to your case. My clients are then able to participate more, understand what the timeline and expectations are in their case and ultimately, help themselves and their case.