He was admitted to the bar in 1900 and started practicing law in Scottsburg, Indiana. He was the auditor of Scott County from 1903 to 1911, the county attorney from 1911, a member of the Democratic county committee and its chairman from 1912 to 1922, and a field examiner for the State Board of Accounts from 1911 to 1920.
He was admitted to the bar in 1900 and began his legal career in Scottsburg, Indiana. He held several roles, including auditor of Scott County (1903-1911), county attorney (1911), chairman of the Democratic county committee (1912-1922), and field investigator for the State Board of Accounts (1911-1920).