My family and I have resided in the Fort Walton Beach area since 1985. 

After I graduated from Ft. Walton Beach High School, I attended the University of Mississippi for one year.  I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama, my true calling, where I received my Bachelor of Science.

I then attended Thomas Goode Jones School of Law at Falkner University where I earned my Juris Doctor.  After completing law school in 2001 I returned to the local area and commenced my practice of law with Anchors Smith Grimsley, PLC.

I am currently seeking a L.L.M.  degree in taxation through the University of Alabama Distance Learning Program which allows me to advance my practice in the specific areas of Estate Planning and Taxation while remaining in the local area and working full time.