Education

• J.D., West Virginia University (2001)
• M.A., Marshall University (1998)
• B.A., Marshall University (1995)

Bar Admissions

• West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
• U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
• Kentucky Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• West Virginia State Bar
• Kanawha County Bar Association
• Kentucky Bar Association

Professional Highlights

• Experienced in construction litigation and mechanic’s liens.
• Representation of purchasers and sellers in wide variety of additional asset and stock purchase agreements ranging from
   $50,000 to $400 million.
• Coordination of due diligence related to the acquisition of dozens of mineral producing properties in four states and across sixteen counties.
• Experience in abstracting and producing title reports for residential, commercial and mineral producing properties.
• Successful representation of clients in the recovery of over $1.6 million from the IRS for estate taxes erroneously paid.
• Successful representation of individual and business clients before the West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals.
• Presenter for continuing education seminars covering West Virginia Sales and Use Tax and West Virginia Mechanic’s Lien laws.
• United States Naval Reservist (1992-2006)
• Staff Attorney, West Virginia State Tax Department (2002-2003)

Community Involvement

• Volunteer Little League Coach, Girls’ Softball, 2005-Present
• Volunteer Coach Elementary Girls’ Basketball, Recreational League,2006-Present.