Honors and Awards:

• Listed in Who's Who in American Law & Who's Who in America (1995-2012), Marquis Who's Who , 2012

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the N.C. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization (1996-present); Certified as a Superior Court Mediator; Admitted to Practice before the United States Supreme Court (1979-present); Licensed to practice in United States Federal Court for the Eastern & Middle Districts of North Carolina;

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Vice-Chair, N.C. Bar Assoc. Family Law Section (2011-2012); Member of the Family Law Council of the N. C. Bar Assoc. (1994-1997, 2006-2009); Chair, Legislative Committee, Family Law Section, N.C. Bar Assoc. (2006-present); Chair, Pro Bono Committee, Family Law Section, N.C. Bar Assoc. (2009-2010); Board of Directors, Wake County Bar Association (1998-2002); Chair, Family Law Section, N.C. Advocates for Justice (1996-98); Chair, Public Information Committee, N.C. Bar Assoc. (1994-1996); Member, N.C. Bar Association; Member, American Bar Association; Member, Wake County Bar Association; President, Family Law Mediation, Inc.; Pres., Cary Bar Assoc.;

Pro bono/Community Service:

• Participant in the Legal Services Volunteer Lawyer Program.  Board member of the State Capitol Foundation (1993-Present).  Past board member of East Central Community Legal Services, Inc. (1997-2003); President, Life Experiences, Inc. (1990-92).

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

• Preventing Critical Financial Mistakes During Divorces, National Business Institute, June 2008; Successful Financial Settlements for Your Divorce Client, National Business Institute, August 11, 2006;Crucial Discovery Techniques in NC Dissolution Cases, National Business Institute, May 23, 2005;Support Issues In NC Divorce Proceedings, National Business Institute, April 11, 2004;Family Law in North Carolina, National Business Institute, March 24, 2003;Support Issues in NC Divorce Proceedings, National Business Institute, June 25, 2002;Preparation & Trial of a Divorce Case, National Business Institute, April 30, 2001;Family Law in North Carolina, National Business Institute, 2001;Bankruptcy Law for Family Lawyers, National Business Institute, 1999;Family Law - Getting the Edge, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1998;Family Law Litigation in North Carolina, National Business Institute, 1997;Family Law - Excelling at Trial, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1997;Effective Family Law Practice, National Business Institute, Inc., 1996;Examining Expert Witnesses, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1996;1995 Legislative Changes Affecting Family Law, North Carolina Bar Foundation, 1996;Family Law in North Carolina, National Business Institute, 1995;
• "Trial of a Divorce Case"; Enforcement and Post-Trial Modifications", author/lecturer, Divorce Litigation: From Start to Finish, NBI/National Business Institute, 2010

Verdicts and Settlements:

• Francis v. Francis, 169 N.C. App. 442, 612 S.E.2d 141 (North Carolina Court of Appeals 2005) Taha v. Thompson, 463 S.E.2d 553 (N.C.App. 1995) Humana Hosp. Corp., Inc. v. North Carolina Dept. of Human Resources, Div. of Facility Services, 345 S.E.2d 235 (N.C.App. 1986) In re Denial of Request by Humana Hosp. Corp., Inc. for Reconsideration Hearing for Project No. J-1561-81 Proposed Const. of Parkway Medical Center, 338 S.E.2d 139 (N.C.App. 1986) In re Humana Hosp. Corp., Inc., 321 S.E.2d 135 (N.C. 1984) Boyles v. Boyles, 319 S.E.2d 923 (N.C.App. 1984) Boyles v. Boyles, 302 S.E.2d 790 (N.C. 1983) Boyles v. Boyles, 297 S.E.2d 405 (N.C.App. 1982) Buie v. Daniel Intern. Corp., 289 S.E.2d 118 (N.C.App. 1982) Payne v. Payne, 270 S.E.2d 546 (N.C.App. 1980) Montgomery v. Hinton, 262 S.E.2d 697 (N.C.App. 1980)

Other Outstanding Achievements:

• Former Cary, NC Town Council Member; Former Wake County Commissioner; Former First Vice Chair, Wake County Democratic Party;

Educational Background:

• Duke University, B.A. (With Distinction in History), 1971