General Practice law firm dealing with issues related to estate planning, probate, civil litigation, criminal defense, traffic, DUI, domestic relations and family law, and agricultural law.

Engaged in a general practice law firm in the areas of estate planning, probate, criminal defense, civil litigation, agricultural law, real estate, business law, and family law.

Own and manage a portable moving and storage company.Handle all aspects of long and short term strategic planning for small business including pricing, advertising, budgeting and hiring. Instituted measures that produced cost savings while continuing to grow business revenues year over year. Structured and implemented internet marketing and print advertising campaigns to develop top of mind branding of products in the San Antonio and Austin, Texas regions.Administer annual budget in excess of $500,000. Responsible for development and management of budget allocations and scheduling for advertising, purchasing, marketing and payroll. Manage all employees and conduct annual performance evaluations in advance of salary increases.

Held partnership in a general practice law firm serving clients in a wide range of practiced areas. Drafted buy sell agreements, land sale agreements, contracts, deeds, deeds of trust, easements, subdivision covenants and restrictions, right-of-way agreements and conservation easements. Conducted negotiations on behalf of clients and stakeholders in practice areas of real estate, zoning, land use, environmental permitting, business transactions and civil litigation.

Worked with association board members, industry stakeholders and agency representatives to develop agriculture and forestry policy positions on behalf of member organizations. Conducted statewide meetings with membership to gather information regarding the effects of legislation and regulations on industries. Disseminated association policy positions regarding potential impacts of legislation and regulations on agriculture and forestry member organizations. Worked closely with legislators and staff members on the state level as well as with members of Virginia’s Congressional delegation. Successful bills include: Right-to-Farm, Agricultural Stewardship Act, Land Use Taxation, Silviculture Initiative and Citizen Standing. Monitored legislation in the U. S. Congress and in the Virginia General Assembly on behalf of agriculture and forestry clients. Issues included: environment, air and water quality, agricultural permitting, zoning, land use, building codes.Testified at state and federal hearings to help shape agriculture and forestry policy on behalf of member organizations. Issues included: property rights, air permits, water permits, Endangered Species Act, NEPA, Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Regularly corresponded with and testified before regulatory agencies including the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality regarding soil and water erosion permits and water withdraw permits.

Performed cattle management and herd health work for 10,000 acre farming operation in Virginia. Increased cattle sales and marketed cattle nationally and internationally.