Education

• J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law (1998)
• B.A., West Virginia University (1994)
  • summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

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

Affiliations

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

Professional Highlights

• Member, West Virginia State Senate (2009 to present)
  • Chairman, Judiciary Committee
  • Rules Committee
  • Health and Human Resources Committee
  • Banking and Insurance Committee
• Listed in West Virginia Super Lawyers (2007-2011)
• Successfully tried several cases to verdict, including deliberate intent and other personal injury matters
• Member, West Virginia House of Delegates 2002-2008
• Selected as “Young Gun” by West Virginia Executive Magazine, Fall 2007
• 2008 “Generation Next, 40 Under 40” award winner
• Chair of the CAMC Foundation Gala 2012
• Member, University of Charleston Board of Trustees,(2008-present)