Represents clients in all matters related to Social Security Disability benefits including, but not limited to, filing applications, appealing denied claims, writing briefs, representing clients in administrative hearings, and filing civil actions in Federal District Court. Other areas of practice include criminal defense, civil litigation, and tax debt resolution with the IRS. Practice in these areas includes court appearances, drafting and filing motions and complaints, participating in… Show more Represents clients in all matters related to Social Security Disability benefits including, but not limited to, filing applications, appealing denied claims, writing briefs, representing clients in administrative hearings, and filing civil actions in Federal District Court. Other areas of practice include criminal defense, civil litigation, and tax debt resolution with the IRS. Practice in these areas includes court appearances, drafting and filing motions and complaints, participating in settlement and plea negotiations in advance of trial, discovery, preparing for trial, and participating in litigation in General Sessions, Circuit, and Chancery court. Show less

Represented clients in all matters related to Social Security Disability benefits including, but not limited to, filing applications, appealing denied claims, writing briefs, representing clients in administrative hearings, and filing civil actions in Federal District Court. Other areas of practice included state and criminal defense, and civil litigation. Practice in these areas included court appearances, drafting and filing motions and complaints, participating in settlement and plea… Show more Represented clients in all matters related to Social Security Disability benefits including, but not limited to, filing applications, appealing denied claims, writing briefs, representing clients in administrative hearings, and filing civil actions in Federal District Court. Other areas of practice included state and criminal defense, and civil litigation. Practice in these areas included court appearances, drafting and filing motions and complaints, participating in settlement and plea negotiations in advance of trial, discovery, preparing for trial and participating in litigation in General Sessions, Circuit, and Chancery court. Show less

Represented clients in all matters related to Social Security Disability benefits including, but not limited to, filing applications, appealing denied claims, writing briefs, conducting administrative hearings, and filing civil actions in Federal District Court. Other areas of practice included state and criminal defense, and civil litigation. Practice in these areas included court appearances, drafting and filing motions and complaints, participating in settlement and plea negotiations in… Show more Represented clients in all matters related to Social Security Disability benefits including, but not limited to, filing applications, appealing denied claims, writing briefs, conducting administrative hearings, and filing civil actions in Federal District Court. Other areas of practice included state and criminal defense, and civil litigation. Practice in these areas included court appearances, drafting and filing motions and complaints, participating in settlement and plea negotiations in advance of trial, discovery, preparing for trial and participating in litigation in General Sessions, Circuit, and Chancery court. Show less

Represented clients in all matters related to Social Security Disability benefits including, but not limited to, filing applications, appealing denied claims, writing briefs, representing clients in administrative hearings, and filing civil actions in Federal District Court. Other areas of practice included state and criminal defense, and civil litigation. Practice in these areas included court appearances, drafting and filing motions and complaints, participating in settlement and plea… Show more Represented clients in all matters related to Social Security Disability benefits including, but not limited to, filing applications, appealing denied claims, writing briefs, representing clients in administrative hearings, and filing civil actions in Federal District Court. Other areas of practice included state and criminal defense, and civil litigation. Practice in these areas included court appearances, drafting and filing motions and complaints, participating in settlement and plea negotiations in advance of trial, discovery, preparing for trial and participating in litigation in General Sessions, Circuit, and Chancery court. Show less

Represented indigent clients charged with felony state crimes from the initial arraignment to the trial stage under the supervision of staff attorneys. Drafted motions and court orders, provided legal research, conducted court hearings, and oversaw discovery for each client’s case while acting as their attorney.

Conducted legal research for issues arising during the pre-trial, appellate, and habeas corpus stages of federal criminal cases. Attended sentencing hearings, guilty pleas, arraignments, and other court-related judicial proceedings. Assisted in the investigative stage of a criminal defendant’s case by examining evidence. Researched and drafted motions to help reduce sentences for defendants who qualified under the new sentencing guidelines regarding “crack” cocaine.

Drafted settlement agreements between the state of Tennessee and defendants under civil investigation. Drafted legal memorandums and conducted legal research on issues arising under Medicaid fraud. Attended relator interviews at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee: Civil Division. Met with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, TennCare, and private healthcare corporations to investigate any potential civil Medicaid fraud.

Drafted legal documents including: Complaints, Marriage Dissolution Agreements, and Parenting Plans. Conducted legal research in criminal defense (specifically tax evasion), divorce, and child custody cases. Assisted attorneys with discovery and trial preparation. Corresponded with clients and assisted with consultations for potential clients.

Managed Social Security Disability cases from Florida and Tennessee. Helped over 1,000 low-income clients at any given time apply for disability benefits by filling out necessary forms, filing appeals, and tracking appointments and examinations.

Provided legal research in medical malpractice and civil lawsuits.