Education
Bachelor in Economics, U. Arkansas, 1966; Juris Doctor, U. Arkansas, 1969.
Bachelor in Economics, U. Arkansas, 1966; Juris Doctor, U. Arkansas, 1969.
Member firm, Barret, Wheatley, Smith & Deacon, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 1969-1988; from judge to chief judge, United States District Court (eastern district) Arkansas, Little Rock, since 1988. Board directors U. Arkansas Law Review. Member judicial county 8th circuit, 1990-1993.
Trustee Craighead-Jonesboro Public Library., since 1972, chairman 1984-1988. Board directors Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce, 1981-1984, Arkansas IOLTA, since 1987, Abilities Unlimited, 1974-1981. Member St. Marks Episcopal Church Vestry, 1976-1979, senior warden, 1979.
With United States Army Reserve, 1969-1973. Member American Bar Association, American Counsel Association, American Judicature Society, Arkansas Bar Association (Executive Committee, house of deals 1984-1987), Craighead County Bar Association (president 1983-1984).