He received his bachelors degree from Auburn University and his law degree from the Birmingham School of Law. His practice focuses on litigating social security disability claims. Before joining the firm, he served as Assistant District Attorney for the 29th Judicial Circuit of Alabama. He also spent several years in a private practice, which included practice in Alabama Juvenile, District, Circuit, and Appellate Courts and U.S. Federal Court. He is former Vice President of the Talladega County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama and the United States Federal District Court.