Profile
B.S. Auburn University (Finance), 1989
J.D. University of Alabama, 1994 (cum laude)
Balch & Bingham Corporate Law Award (1993-1994)
Professional Profile:
Shareholder and Director at the law firm of Lanier, Ford, Shaver & Payne, P.C.
Negotiates and handles commercial real estate transactions
Handles subdivision developments
Represents the City of Huntsville in land acquisitions and condemnation proceedings
Represents numerous lenders, developers, builders and homeowners associations
Represents clients, generally, on day-to-day business and legal matters
Service Profile:
Member, Whitesburg Baptist Church
Children’s Sunday School Teacher (2010-2013)
Upward Basketball Coach (2006-2013)
Member, Madison County Bar Association
Treasurer (1997)
Member, Alabama State Bar
Commissioner, Uniform Law Commission (2023-current)
Chairman, Madison County Republican Executive Committee (2014-current)
Member, Transition Team for Governor Elect Robert J. Bentley (2010-2011)
Madison County Chairman, Bentley for Governor Campaign (2010)
Alabama Association of Habitat for Humanity Affiliates
Director (2007-2012)
Vice President (2011-2012)
Secretary (2010)
Member, Huntsville Madison County Builders Association
Local Life Director (2012-current)
State Director (2009-2010)
Associate of the Year (2005)
Associates Council Chairman (2005)
2nd Vice President (2004)
Secretary (2003)
Big Spike Award (Membership Recruitment) (2003)
Habitat for Humanity of Madison County
President (2003-2005)
Legal Advisor (1999-2003)
Director (1999-2005)
American Heart Association
Heart Ball Executive Leadership Team Member (2008-2013)
Member, Huntsville Rotary Club (Paul Harris Fellow)
