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Qualifications & Education
33 years of legal experience practicing in Mississippi and other states, with extensive courtroom and litigation experience. Admitted to practice before the Mississippi Bar, multiple United States District Courts, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Experienced trial attorney with 45 jury trials and approximately 100 non-jury trials. Proven appellate advocate. Extensive experience handling complex civil litigation, including land law, probate, family law, employment law, personal injury, workers’ compensation, government defense, construction litigation, and regulatory matters. Unwavering belief that the rule of law must be the best reflection of the people and communities it serves.
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First, the rule of law is paramount. A judge’s duty is not to legislate from the bench or impose personal preferences, but to faithfully interpret and apply the law as written. This includes adhering to precedents, respecting procedural rules, and ensuring that decisions are grounded in the facts.
Second, fairness must guide how the law is applied. Every litigant, regardless of background, resources, or representation, deserves a full and fair opportunity to be heard.
Third, a strong judicial philosophy recognizes that courts do not operate in a vacuum. A judge serves a specific community and should be mindful of its values, challenges, and needs, without compromising impartiality.
Finally, respect is central to the role of judge. Litigants often come before the court during the most challenging moments of their lives. We must demand that a Chancery Court Judge be patient, prepared, and courteous.
No promise or commitment will ever be made regarding the outcome of any issue or case which may be brought before me, save the fair and strict application of the law.
That being said, as an elected official it is critical to be part of the community and not live in isolation. To that end I would be proud to continue to work with youth, visit social groups, and continue to participate in the community. This involvement can and must be done without sacrificing judicial independence. It also helps inform a judge of the real world and avoids the risk of isolation from common sense.
Ironically, the law is the easy part, I understand it. A more critical aspect in Chancery Court is dealing with changing families, through divorce, probate, land issues and other wide ranging legal matters. And it is in understanding change that I am uniquely qualified.
Change can feel like hopelessness, and I have been to that place where the loss of a loved may feel that way. In that time loss my faith, and my life, tell me that hopeless can turn to hope, with faith, family and community. Courts can do much to ease the pain of change, but you have got to understand it to see. I understand this as well.
Life experience is the greatest teacher in Chancery Court.
