About Ed
Ed received his B.A. degree in History from the University of Alabama in 1981 and his J.D. degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1985. He began practice with a Birmingham law firm, and participated as the second chair in 10 jury trials in his first 18 months following bar admission, and tried numerous non-jury cases during that same period.
Two years later, in 1987, Ed moved to Mobile and tried his first solo jury trial six weeks later. He has been actively engaged as a trial lawyer ever since, trying numerous cases to jury verdict during each of his 21 years of practice. At last count, he had tried well over 120 cases, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Ed practices before all state and federal courts in Alabama and considers himself a generalist who will try any type of case in any forum.
What is your favorite thing about the law?
As a trial lawyer I am privledged to represent many fine companies and learning how a product was developed and manufactured is always fascinating.
What community projects are you involved in?
President of the Board of Family Counseling Center of Mobile, a non-profit community services organization which provides rape crisis, divorce, and debt counseling services.
The Nature Conservancy
Mobile Botanical Gardens
What was your first job?
Janitor
What are your hobbies?
Fishing, Waterskiing, and Reading
What advice would you give a young student in law school?
You have an opportunity to join a noble profession; so treat it with the respect it deserves.
How do you define a “good day?”
Waking up on the right side of the dirt.
How do you spend the weekend?
Hobbies and church on Sunday.