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About Me
Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Doctor's of
Jurisprudence (J.D.) from The Cumberland School of Law
(Samford University), Moot Court winner, passed the bars of
both Alabama and Georgia in 1988, on the first try, and have
practiced continuously and in good standing since.
I have enjoyed a successful practice and trial record,
thanks to clients that are, amazingly, never at fault.
Several insurance carriers, individuals, and small to medium
companies come to me for advice on legal issues, which get
more and more complex daily. There are now over 36,000
federal regulations with new ones being added as you read
this. One author has determined that it is now impossible to
live without breaking some law. We study your issue, advise
you and, where warranted, try the cases.
Over the last three decades I have also enjoyed training and
education in Constitutional issues not normally experienced
by most lawyers. And I have had the opportunity to address
several groups on Constitutional issues. The response is
always quite appreciative - people just do not know this
stuff, and they need to.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL PRESENTATION
It is astounding what most
people do not know about our brilliant Constitution. Not
mere historical trivia, an understanding of our
Constitution is necessary to this Country's effectiveness.
The Founders depended upon us understanding its basic
principles (see Jefferson quote on the Home page for an
example). So what is the big deal? Isn't it just some
lofty principles written by dead, prejudiced, white guys?
If you think so, there is a lot you will love to know, and
you will come away understanding that there are solutions,
they are proven, and they're not so hard. The crises-level
trauma we see in the media everyday is not a search for
solutions but instead a power struggle by interests that
depend on you not knowing how things are supposed to work.
You actually have a duty to hear and understand these
things. It is a critical requirement in this country, like
voting or jury duty.
This is not a dry speech about supremacy
clauses and in rem jurisdiction. It is
interactive, with approachable principles, and you will
understand the answers to such things as "Why
can't Congress get over the gridlock?" or "Why do so many
national issues depend upon what one unelected Judge
says?" or "What can we actually do about our latest
'fiscal cliff'?" or "What about term limits?" or "Why does
the Constitution not expect a balanced budget?" or "How
does Walmart get away with that?" and of course that "Wall
of Separation" Jefferson wrote about.
Is is not investment or tax advice, but you will end up
with some general investment principles.
The presentation is not
partisan or political. It can go from 20 minutes to
several hours and is suitable for most age groups,
churches, social clubs, educational institutions and
classrooms. References are available. It is free, but
please consider covering travel expenses.
It includes some religion and philosophy since our entire
structure of government was based on it, but it is
non-denominational and should not offend anyone. It can
include a portion on apologetics and free enterprise,
since those are other neglected topics necessary to an
understanding of our Constitution.
Your group needs to hear this and will love it. But more
importantly, our Country needs your group to know these
things. Everyone is counting on you, even if they do not
know it yet.