Tim grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he received a B.A. in English from Louisiana State University. He also holds a M.A. in psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

Tim earned his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University Of South Carolina School Of Law. While at law school, Tim was a research editor with the South Carolina Law Review and was admitted to the Order of the Wig and Robe and the Order of the Coif. Tim served as a staff attorney for the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and clerked for the Honorable John W. Kittredge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. His practice focuses primarily on insurance coverage issues, construction, premises liability, auto defense and appeals.

Tim is married to the former Olivia M. Steele of Lexington, South Carolina. They attend First Baptist Church. Tim is a sports enthusiast who also enjoys reading, music, and short-term mission trips.