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About Me Professionally
My Experience
- Attorney focused on Probate Law in Russell County, (guardianships, conservatorships, estate planning, Wills, Real estate contracts and Deeds).
- Assigned and Performed as Special Probate Judge in Russell County, AL (when current Probate Judge is absent, I sit on the bench and fill in).
- Assigned as Guardian Ad Litem for Russell County Probate Courthouse Probate Clients (Defense attorney for mental health patients).
- Expert in PTSD and VA (Veterans Affairs) commitment and guardianship cases.
- Certified Mediator specializing in Family law, Land, commercial contracts, residential contracts and estate disputes.
- Audited 250+ Probate court cases in person 3-4 days a week over the past year including numerous Adoptions.
- Interned for Russell County Probate Judge throughout law school (3 years) - trained in all areas of the Probate Office from licenses to adoptions.
- Worked for Chancey and Cooley Law firm in Phenix City, Russell County, Al (Real Estate Closings, Probate Wills/Estates and Personal Injury cases)
- Spent over a year doing test studies and interviews in the field with the Russell County Child Advocacy Center, school counselors, social workers, foster care families and homeless and indigent individuals throughout Russell County while completing my dissertation for my Doctorate. Currently continuing the research while preparing for publication.
- Worked on Captial Murder cases with Law firm in Montgomery, AL (Capital murder and life in prison clients and selection of jurors for trial)
- Recognized as a forensics expert in ballistics for criminal trials
- Volunteered/Pro Bono at the Family Violence Clinic (The One Place) entailed intake of women and children being physically and mentally abused directly after the assault has occurred. Prepared all emergency legal documents and found placement in temporary lodging.
- Volunteered/Pro Bono at the Elder Law Clinic working with seniors, mentally incapacitated, Dementia and Alzheimer's patients on guardianships, conservatorships, wills and estate planning.
- Completed numerous Divorces, Protection from Abuse Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders and other areas of Family Law at One Place.
- Worked for Robert Treese, District Attorney, Opelika, AL while attending Auburn University (focused on Discovery evidence and case file preparation for prosecutors in preparation for Grand Jury.
- Field Engineer and site Team Leader for General Dynamics an International Defense Corporation
- Certified Government Contracting Officer - wrote multi-million-dollar contracts between governmental organizations and civilian corporations
- 6 Certifications through FEMA/Homeland Security for Emergency Management
- 21 years in the military. The last 11 years as a Chief Warrant Officer - Communications and Information Technolgy Expert
My Education
- Faulkner University - Jones School of Law - Private Christian University - Doctorate in Law (Focused on Probate/Mediation)
- Auburn University - Bachelor's in Political Science and Pre-Law
- 1 class short of Master's in Mediation at Faulkner University (will complete class after election)
- Certified through Emergency Management Institute (FEMA)
- Kent State University
- Stark State University
- University of Alaska
- Columbus Technical College
- Numerous military schools on project management and personnel management and government contract writing
- Certified Microsoft Trainer
- Spanish and German Speaking
My Organizations
- Public Interest Society Fellow - International - present - Inducted as a Fellow for extensive hours of pro bono legal work for indigent and poverty-stricken clients.
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity - International - present
- Member of the Rotary Club, Phenix City, AL - present
- Member of the Exchange Club of Phenix City, AL - orig. 2019 - present
- Member of the East Alabama Chamber of Commerce - present
- Member of the Alabama Forestry Association - present
- Alabama Democratic Convention Russell County Unit - Secretary 2021 - present
- Project Green Light past Secretary, Russell County, AL
- Member of the Russell County Historical Commission, Fort Mitchell, AL
- Supporter of Pack 399, Scouting America, Russell County, AL
- Lifetime Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA)
- Lifetime Alabama Hunting and Fishing License Holder
- Member of the NWTF 2016 - present
- Member of Ducks Unlimited (DU) 2015 - present
- ASPCA Defender level - 30+ years
- Animal Humane society - 30+ years
- World Wildlife Fund - 30+ years
- Active and Showing member of the United States Dressage Foundation (USDF) and United States Equestrian Foundation (USEF).
- Society of Women in Engineering - past President of Chapter 29