Education
Bachelor of Science, U. Alabama, 1970; Juris Doctor, Cumberland School Law, 1973.
Bachelor of Science, U. Alabama, 1970; Juris Doctor, Cumberland School Law, 1973.
Private practice law, Jones, Murray, Stewart & Yarbrough, 1974-1983; law clerk to presiding judge, United States District Court (middle district) Alabama, Montgomery, 1973-1974; United States magistrate, United States District Court (middle district) Alabama, Montgomery, 1983-1986; United States District judge, United States District Court (middle district) Alabama, Montgomery, 1986-1990; judge, United States Court Appeals (11th circuit), since 1990.
Member FBA (president Montgomery chapter 1982-1983), National Council United States MagistrateJudges, Federal Judges Association (board directors), Supreme Court History Society, Alabama State Bar Association, 11th Circuit History Society, Montgomery County Bar Association (chairman Law Day committee 1975, construction and bylaws committee 1977-1980, grievance committee 1981-1983), Cumberland School Law Alumni Association, Lions, Phi Delta Phi.