A certified arbitrator listed on FINRA’s roster to arbitrate and render decisions arising out of financial industry disputes involving broker-dealers and customers.

Office of Medicare Hearings and AppealsReviewed Medicare appeal case and drafted substantive reviews/decisions advising the administrativelaw judge on whether Medicare is required to pay for the services in accordance to the Medicarerules and regulations (estimated 100+ decisions)Researched Medicare rules, regulations, policies, and advisory board opinionsRegularly advised administrative law judges on Medicare cases and the updates/applicability ofMedicare rules, regulations, and policies

Represented and advised clients on matters in several practice areas including: corporate law, civillitigation, criminal defense, real estate and property law, estate planning and probate, family law, andhealth law. Also worked as a closing agent for the firm’s subsidiary real estate and title business.Prepared client briefs, motions, legal memoranda, and court orders.Represented clients as the first, or second, chair attorney in civil and criminal hearings (estimated 100+ civil proceedings; 100+ criminal proceedings).Provided consulting to business clients, drafted contracts, and assisted in business formation and dissolution.Represented healthcare facilities and businesses in Certificate of Need (CON) hearings.Performed title searches, drafted property transfer documents, and other documents related to real estate transaction closings.Managed and oversaw client case files, client communication, and communication with outside and opposing counsel.

Represented the State of Tennessee in TennCare Medicaid eligibility appeal hearings.Drafted Notices of Hearings and Petitions for Appeals on behalf of the State regarding eligibilityclaims and denials.Regularly attended telephonic hearings on appeal and argued motions on behalf of the State in eligibility appeal hearings (estimated 100+ hearings).Evaluated and analyzed TennCare Medicaid rules and policies to ensure they were appropriately applied in compliance with federal Medicaid laws.

Assigned to King and BallowUsed the DSi e-discovery database: Catalyst Insight, to electronically review documents, contracts, and organize correspondence to mark as relevant and responsive in anticipation of litigation concerning an entertainment law dispute.