Education: |
- Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1970)
- Tulane University (J.D., 1979)
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Licensed
to Practice: |
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Areas of
Practice: |
- Elder Law
- Recognized as an Elder Law Specialist by the Tennessee Commission on CLE and Specialization
- Special Needs Planning
- Estate Planning and Probate
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Author/
Lecturer: |
- National Business Institute: Tennessee Elder Law (2002)
- National Business Institute: Elder Care in Tennessee: Legal and Financial Issues (2003, 2004, 2005)
- Aging Commission of the Mid-South: Guardianships and Conservatorships (2005)
- Lorman Education Services: Medicaid and Elder Law Issues in Tennessee (2006)
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Professional Associations: |
- Memphis Bar Association (Estate Planning Section)
- Tennessee Bar Association (Elder Law Section Chair 2006-2007)
- Mississippi and American Bar Association (Real Property, Probate and Trust Section)
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys CELA (Certified Elder Law Attorney)
- The Special Needs Alliance
- Estate Planning Council of Memphis
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Community
Activities:
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- Alzheimer's Day Services of Memphis, Advisory Board (former Board Member)
- Alzheimer's Association Advisory Board
- Pro Bono services: Memphis Area Legal Services, Community Legal Center
- Opera Memphis, Trustee, Chairman (2003-2004)
- St. Mary’s Episcopal School, Trustee (1980-1989)
- The Nature Conservancy, Trustee (Mississippi Chapter, 1992-2006)
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Other: |
- Listed in “Best Lawyers in America,” published by Woodward/White
- Listed in “Super Lawyers” for Tennessee, published by Key Professional Media
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