I grew up in the Midwest and left to attend Roanoke College. I returned to the Midwest for law school at Valparaiso University in Indiana but I really missed Virginia, so I returned to Roanoke after law school in 1995. I practiced with another law firm until September of 2004 when I joined OPN Law. I became a partner in the firm in January of 2006 and became the co-managing partner in January of 2007.
I concentrate my practice in the areas of Social Security Disability, Virginia Retirement System Disability, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Personal Injury. I am a member of NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives), VWAA (Virginia Women Attorneys Association), Ted Dalton Inn of Court, Virginia Trial Lawyers (VTLA), Salem/Roanoke County Bar Association, and the Roanoke Bar Association. I am a past President and Vice-President of VWAA and currently serve on the board of the Roanoke Bar Association and the Roanoke College President’s Advisory Board.
I knew I wanted to become a lawyer in third grade after watching a movie about the Civil Rights movement and because I have a natural flair for arguing. After practicing in various areas of the law, I settled on disability and personal injury cases because I can combine my love of helping people with my love of arguing.
Disability Law Personal Injury