Education: Cumberland School of Law, Sanford University, J.D. (1984); Auburn University, B.S. (1981). Admitted: Alabama (1985); U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (1985); Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1988); U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1989); U.S. Supreme Court (2007). Member: Florida Bar; Director- Florida Bar Foundation, 2015- ; Family Law Section Executive Council (1996—2013); Chair- Florida Family Law Section, 2011-2012; Florida Bar Marital and Family Law Board Certification Committee, Member (2001-2), Chair (2002-3); Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Vice-Chair, Grievance Committee (1994-7), Member, Judicial Nominating Commission (2002—4); Alabama State Bar; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow (1997-), President, 2010-2011; Moot Court Board, Cumberland School of Law (1983-4); Author and editor of various family law articles and publications. Board Certified: Marital and Family Law, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.