About Me

I grew up in Columbia, South Carolina with my parents and two older brothers. I attended Clemson University for undergrad. I wanted to go to law school to help people and to become engaged within the community, so I attended the University of South Carolina School of Law.  During law school, I became interested in estate planning while helping my family with their own planning. I quickly realized that I loved the personal aspect of helping people.

After law school, I attended the Georgetown University Law Center to obtain an LL.M. degree in taxation with an emphasis in estate planning, where I graduated with Distinction and with Honors. This would enable me to focus my practice in estate planning and related areas.

After enjoying a few years in the Washington, D.C. area, I wanted to be closer to family and to be back in the Carolinas.  I moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where I practiced in trusts and estates at highly regarded law firms in both North Carolina and South Carolina for several years.  During my studies and subsequent work experience, I learned how to implement a wide array of estate planning techniques, including very sophisticated strategies for high net-worth clients, who often had assets in excess of $50 million.

In Charlotte, I met the love of my life, Tom, and now we are happily married with three small children.  We enjoy watching our children grow and change on a daily basis, running around to seemingly endless kid birthday parties, and going on adventures with friends and family (including our kids’ six cousins).  After I had my daughter, I felt that I could best serve my clients and my family by opening my own office.

Here, I do things differently.  I strive to help people achieve their legal needs in a more personable and enjoyable manner. I have crafted a streamlined process by implementing cutting edge technology and systems through trial and error over many years.  Most importantly, I help people find peace of mind that no matter what happens, their future and well-being will be planned for, their life’s work will be protected and that optimal legal arrangements will be made to protect and provide for their family and loved ones.