Areas of Emphasis:

Products Liability; Toxic Torts; Personal Injury; Civil Litigation; Asbestos Litigation, Legal Research and Appeals

Education and Experience:

Regent University School of Law, J.D., 2003

Old Dominion University, B.S., Public and Environmental Law and Policy, 2000

20 Years of Legal Experience as Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal Prior to Admission as Attorney:

National Association of Legal Assistants, Certified Legal Assistant, 1991

Tidewater Community College, Legal Assistant Certificate, 1983

Bar Admission:

Virginia State Bar, 2004

Courts Admitted to Practice:

All Virginia State Courts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Professional Affiliations:

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Virginia Women Attorneys Association
     - Hampton Roads Chapter President 7/09 to 6/10
     - Chapter Treasurer 7/08 to 6/09