Phi Alpha Delta. Listed in Who's Who in American Law, 1987—. Named to Super Lawyers, Charlotte Magazine, 2006, 2009. Author: "Insurance Law for the General Practitioner," North Carolina Bar Association Desk Book, 1992; "Pre-Suit Preparation," Trial Briefs Magazine, 1992. Speaker: "Tractor Trailer Collisions: Finding and Presenting Compelling Evidence," Lorman Education Systems 2008; "Handling Wrongful Death Claims in N.C.," Lorman, 2005; "Case Evaluation, Picking The Right Number," NC Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2001; "Masters In Advocacy: Settlement Techniques," NCATL, 1994; "Semi-Litigated Settlement Conferences," Southern Trial Lawyers Association, New Orleans, 1994; "Trying the Soft Injury Case," NBI Seminars, 2001; "Auto Torts Techniques for the Next Millenium," NCATL, 1999; "The Uncivil Practice of Civil Law," NC Association of Insurance Defense Attorneys, Hilton Head, 1994; "Insurance Law," North Carolina Black Lawyers Association, 1993. Faculty Member, NCATL Trial Advocacy Clinic, November 1987. Presenter, NCATL Seminars: "Settlement Techniques: Mediation, Arbitration, Mini-Trials," 1995; "Handling Liens and Subrogation Claims," 1993; "Practical Solutions to Insurance Problems (Stacking, Subrogation, Medical Liens)," 1991; "A P.I. System: Brochure and Trial Exhibits," 1991; "Chronic Pain Syndrome," 1989; "Closed Head Injuries," 1988; "Underinsured Motorist Coverage," 1986. Chairman, NCATL Seminars: "Case Evaluation," 2001; "Inadequate Offer? Try That P.I. Case!" 1995; "Traumatic Medicine," 1988; "How to Try a Civil Law Case," 1986. President, 1993-1994, Board Member, 1984-1994 and Chair, Auto Torts Section, 1998-1999, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Certified Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates. Certified Mediator.
