Teaching
Adjunct Professor, Wake Forest University School of Law (1994-present)
Certifications
Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State and Federal (1992); Criminal Appellate Practice (1994); North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Significant Cases
State v. Roberson, 163 N.C. App. 129, 592 S.E.2d 733 (2004); Pratt v. Harvey, 2004 U.S. Dist. Lexis 26185; State v. Robinson, 335 N.C. 146, 436 S.E.2d 125 (1993); State v. Pittmann, 111 N.C. App. 808, 433 S.E.2d 822 (1993); State v. Minter, 111 N.C. App. 40, 432 S.E.2d 146 (1993).
Recognition
Selected to North Carolina Super Lawyer 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011; Business North Carolina Legal Elite 2009; The Best Lawyers in America 2010 & 2011
Continuing Legal Education Presentations
2011 North Carolina Bar Association, "Criminal Conversation: The Ultimate CLE" 2007 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, "Defenses to Criminal Prosecution" Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, "Recent Developments in Criminal and District Court Practice" 2006 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, "Recent Developments in Criminal and District Court Practice, House Bill 1048." Wake Forest University School of Law, Motor Vehicle Seminar, "Field Sobriety Tests." 2005 North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, DWI Defenses Seminar, "After the Crash: Handling the DWI Accident Case." North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, The Ultimate Motions Practice Seminar, "Confidential Informants, Defective Process, and Post-Trial Motions." Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, "Recent Developments – Criminal and District Court Practice." 2004 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, "Criminal District Court Practice: Weapons and Weapons Offenses." Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, "Crawford v. Washington Applied in North Carolina Cases." 2003 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, "Criminal District Court Practice." North Carolina Bar Association, Seminar Updating Your Advocacy Skills, "Closing Argument." 2002 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, "Challenging Blood Tests." 2001 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, "Criminal Trial Practice." 2000 Wake Forest University School of Law, General Practice Seminar, "Criminal Trial Practice." 1999 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Practice Seminar, "District Court Practice." 1994 Wake Forest University School of Law, Criminal Trial Practice Seminar, "Misdemeanor Structured Sentencing."
Peer Rating
Peer review rating of AV in Martindale-Hubbell, the facilitator of a peer review rating process that reflects the opinions of fellow lawyers and judges as to the legal ability and general ethical standards of an attorney peer. An AV-rating is the highest rating.
