Tommy graduated the University of Southern Mississippi with highest honors in Political Science and Government and commissioned as an active-duty Army Officer.  After serving a combat tour in Afghanistan, Tommy transitioned to the Mississippi Army National Guard while he attended Mississippi College School of Law.  Tommy continues to serve in the Mississippi Army National Guard as a Judge Advocate (Military Lawyer).

After graduating cum laude, Tommy passed the Mississippi Bar Exam on his first try.  Tommy accomplished this while working full-time for the Lauderdale County Circuit Court and despite a mere 52% statewide passage rate.  Tommy then married his home-town sweetheart, Sarah.  The couple live and work in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.  

Civilian Education:

• B.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 2009 (Highest Honors)

• J.D., Mississippi College School of Law, 2017 (cum laude)

B.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 2009 (Highest Honors)

J.D., Mississippi College School of Law, 2017 (cum laude)

Military Education:

• United States Army Captain's Career Course, 2012

• United States Army Judge Advocate School, 2018

United States Army Captain's Career Course, 2012

United States Army Judge Advocate School, 2018

Licensure:

• Licensed to Practice in all Mississippi State and Federal Courts

• Licensed to Practice before all Federal Military Courts-Martial (all services)

Licensed to Practice in all Mississippi State and Federal Courts

Licensed to Practice before all Federal Military Courts-Martial (all services)

Publications:

• "So You Want A's in College?"  Winning the Professor & Beating Your Competition: A Handbook.  Amazon.  Available at

"So You Want A's in College?"  Winning the Professor & Beating Your Competition: A Handbook.  Amazon.  Available at

• "A View of the Current Artillery Fight in Afghanistan: Battery Level Leadership in the Near Future."  November/December edition 2012.  9 Pages.  Commended by Major General Mark McDonald of Fort Sill, Oklahoma.  Available at 

"A View of the Current Artillery Fight in Afghanistan: Battery Level Leadership in the Near Future."  November/December edition 2012.  9 Pages.  Commended by Major General Mark McDonald of Fort Sill, Oklahoma.  Available at