When I graduated from law school, I was honored to be chosen as a judicial law clerk for Judge James P. Smith.  In Judge Smith's court, I had a front row seat to many of the best trial lawyers in North Alabama.  I watched those great lawyers fight hard for their clients.  It didn't take long for me to decide I wanted to be a lawyer who fights hard for my client, and who doesn't back down from a trial.  My mentor, Bud Watson, gave me my opportunity once my one-year judicial clerkship ended.  Since then, I have devoted my law practice to cases involving severe and debilitating personal injuries, substantial damages, and wrongful death.  For 15 years, I have successfully argued cases to verdict in many Alabama counties, and Federal courts.