I was born and raised in Dexter, Missouri. After graduating Dexter High School I attended Southeast Missouri State University and majored in Political Science and graduated Summa Cum Laude. I attended the University of Missouri School of Law and was a member of Dispute Resolution Journal. While at law school I met my wife Ashley and we now have two wonderful daughters and live in Dexter, Missouri. After graduating from law school I worked at the Missouri Attorney General's Office defending the Second Injury Fund and the State in workers' compensation cases. I then went to work for the Pemiscot County Prosecuting Attorney's Office as an Assistant Prosecutor. While there I was the lead trial attorney on several jury trials that included class A and B felonies. I then opened my own law practice in Dexter, Missouri and I primarily practice personal injury, criminal defense, workers' compensation and family law. In my free time I enjoy hunting, fishing, watching sports and spending time with friends and family.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury 25%
- Criminal Law 25%
- Workers Compensation 25%
- Business Contracts and Estate Planning 25%
Education
- University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, Columbia, Missouri
- J.D. - 2011
- Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2008
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: Political Science
Honors
- The National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal Defense
- The National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40 - Personal Injury
Professional Associations
- Missouri Bar Association, Member, 2011 to Present
- Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2016 to Present
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 2011
Past Positions
- Missouri Attorney General's Office, Assistant Attorney General, 2012 to 2013
- Pemiscot County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, 2013 to 2015
Fraternities/Sororities
- Sigma Phi Epsilon
Languages
- English
Current Employment Positions
- Sole Practitioner