Client-Driven. Results-Oriented.
Biography
Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas
- J.D - 1987
- Honors: Order of the Coif
- University of Texas/Arlington
- B.A - 1984
- Honors: With Highest Honors
- Mississippi University For Women (Presidential Scholar)
Classes & Seminars
- Adjunct Professor of Law (Legal Writing & Research), Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1992-1993
Pro-Bono Activities
- Board of Directors/Friends of the Tarheel Angels, Inc, 2004-2012
- Board of Directors/Foundation for Good Business – Super Kids Scholarship Program, 2006-2012
- Board of Directors (Chair), Apex Immigration Services, Inc. 2016-Present
Representative Clients
References
Past Positions
Languages
Ancillary Businesses
Published Works
- Editor, North Carolina Bankruptcy Manual 1998-Present
Fraternities or Sororities
Professional Associations
- North Carolina Bar Association (Bankruptcy and Litigation Sections)
- North Carolina Creditors Bar Association, President, 2017 to 2019
- Wake County Bar Association
- Texas Bar Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- North Carolina Bar Association Bankruptcy Council 2001-2009
- EDNC Local Bankruptcy Rules Committee 2002-2022, Chair, 2020-2022
Certified Legal Specialties
Current Employment Position
- Shareholder
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy (Creditors only)
- Creditors’ Rights
- Commercial Law/Business Litigation/Collections
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 1993
- Texas, 1987
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern/Middle/Western Districts of North Carolina (including U.S. Bankruptcy Courts)
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Tax Court
- United States Supreme Court
Honors
- AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell