I was born in Frederick, Oklahoma. My ancestors were real pioneer stock. I received a Bachelor of Science and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Oklahoma where I was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and elected its President. I proudly served on active duty with the 101st Airborne Division. and was honored as a Senior Trial lawyer by the Department of the Army.
In my private law practice, I gained a broad perspective serving as a City Councilman, a City Attorney, and a District Attorney.
Because I wanted to be the best in my specialty, I applied and was accepted for advance law degree studies at Southern Methodist University and, in 1988,received the Master of Laws degree in Labor. I then moved to Dallas, became a partner in BIGLAW and left about twenty years later to start my own firm
In addition to heading up numerous hard-fought union campaigns, I was lead trial counsel in many complex disputes across the country, serving many fine companies and individuals.
I am married and the father of six children. My wife, Elizabeth, and I are certified instructors in Taiichi. That's a summary. I have enjoyed serving many clients in my law practice, but I am yet to be perfectly polished.