Wake Forest University, University of Georgia (B.A., magna cum laude, 1977; M.A., 1983;                J.D., cum laude, 1988). Admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1988.Member: Valdosta Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia (Member of Fiduciary, Elder Law Sections); National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys ("NAELA"); Accredited Attorney by Veteran's Administration.