Select Matters
- Arbitration and Litigation
- Representation of multiple financial institutions in arbitrations involving investments, alleged misrepresentations and a wide range of employment disputes, including defamation, wrongful termination and matters involving Form U4s and U5s. Represented employers in EEOC matters.
- Motion for Directed Verdict granted in favor of national broker-dealer at close of Claimant’s case-in-chief where Claimant sought $3.25 million dollars.
- Defended large broker-dealer in multiple arbitrations involving claims related to deferred compensation all resulting in $0 awards to Claimant
- FINRA & SEC Rules
- Provided guidance on reporting obligations pursuant to FINRA and SEC rules, as well as registration requirements for broker-dealers and investment advisers.
- Assisted broker-dealer and RIA in setting up and implementing practices and procedures to comply with Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI).
- Corporate Transactions / M&A
- Representation of high-end residential landscape management business in its sale to a strategic buyer.
- Representation of developer, owner, and operator of power generation and energy infrastructure projects in the acquisition of interconnection rights from a bankrupt combined-cycle power plant.
- Representation of international technology company in its $140+ million strategic acquisition of an enterprise construction project management software business.
- Representation of holding company in the sale of majority interests in four landscape and lawn services businesses.
- Representation of international technology company in its strategic acquisition of a reality analysis business focused on building information modeling.
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Credentials
Education
- Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 2012, cum laude
- University of Georgia, B.A. Broadcast News, 2006
Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2013
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama, 2012
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama, 2012
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama, 2012
Bar Admissions
- Alabama, 2012
- Texas, 2024
Professional Affiliations
- Alabama State Bar
- Alabama State Bar, Leadership Forum, Class 16
- Birmingham Bar Association, Business Section Chair, 2023
- Birmingham Bar Association, Executive Committee, 2023 - present
- Birmingham Bar Association, Leadership Forum
- American Bar Association
Awards & Accolades
- The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law
- Birmingham Business Journal, Top NextGenBHM: Law Section, 2023
- Birmingham Business Journal, Rising Star, 2017
- Alabama Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Birmingham's Finest Honoree
Community Involvement
- Volunteer Lawyers Program
- UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, Young Supporters Board, former President
- International Peace Conference
- Rise Against Hunger
- Alabama Cystic Fibrosis Foundation