- Designated naval aviator, 1972, and served in Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps 1976-1981.
- Served as Program Chairman, Tax Awareness Institute, AICLE. Chairman, Taxation Section, Arkansas Bar Association, 1988-1989. Member, House of Delegates, Arkansas Bar Association, 1993-1997. Has provided technical assistance to the Arkansas General Assembly on state tax legislation.
- Charter member of Arkansas Chapter of National Council on Planned Giving, 1993; President 1997.
- Recipient of Best of CLE award, Arkansas Bar Association, 1994 and 1995.
- Recipient of Meritorious Recognition for Continuing Professional Education, Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, 1994, 1995 and 1996. C.C. "Mac" Angel Discussion Leader of the Year award, 1997.
- Chairman, Arkansas Tax Liaison Committee, 2000.
- Selected for Best Lawyers in America since 1993.
- Elected a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, 1996.
- Speaker at tax programs for lawyers, bankers, accountants, and other professionals.
