I grew up in Demopolis, Alabama where I worked in my father’s business throughout high school and college. I learned early on how to solve client’s problems, and maintain great working relationships. I married Michelle Newell in 1989, and we just celebrated 35 years of marriage. We have two children, Justin, and Emily.
My family has lived in Fairhope, Alabama since I graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 1991. Since that time, I have practiced law almost exclusively in Baldwin County, and occasionally representing clients in other jurisdictions for particularly difficult situations.
Upon arrival into Baldwin County, I joined the Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office, and became a felony prosecutor under John D. Whetstone Jr. Two years into my employment, I became the chief trial attorney for the office. Before I finished my job with the District Attorney’s office, I had tried criminal cases ranging from a speeding ticket to a capital murder. I also tried many cases involving sex offenses, and became a regular trial lawyer, trying over 100 jury trials before I left the District Attorney’s office.
In 1994, I entered private practice and joined the law firm of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles, and Wynne. I handled all of the firm’s criminal work, but also began handling family law, wills and estates, personal injury, and civil defense. My primary focus was to become a trial lawyer that regularly goes to court to represent his clients.
In 1995, I was appointed the Judge of Silverhill, and am still the judge today. Also in 1995, I began doing work for the City of Robertsdale as their City Attorney and City Prosecutor. Subsequent thereto, I have been hired to be the Town of Elberta’s City Attorney, and their Prosecutor as well as the Prosecutor for the City of Gulf Shores. In addition, I was appointed to serve as a special State Court District Judge for the 28th Judicial Circuit here in Baldwin County, Alabama.
In 2014, I decided to open my own law firm to provide effective, and aggressive representation of all my clients. I represent many clients through personal referrals, and professional relationships that I have made here in Baldwin County, but I look forward to making new ones as well. I try to maintain a personal relationship with my clients while striving to engage in the practice of law ethically and aggressively. I make sure that all of my clients are fully aware of their legal situation, and are fully informed of all potential ramifications of their legal decisions. If this means reaching a favorable settlement, or going to trial, then this firm is prepared, and I look forward to entering into a professional friendship with you for years to come.