Orlando, Fla., Feb. 04, 2017 - Burr & Forman LLP announces the addition of Mary-Beth T. Valley as counsel in the firm's Orlando office. Valley boosts Burr & Forman's leading Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy practice. She counsels lenders, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) special servicers, REITS, private investors, property owner associations, contractors and public and private companies.

"Our Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy practice is one of the largest in the Southeast, and we continue to experience an increased need for talent like Mary-Beth," said Eric Golden, managing partner of Burr & Forman's Orlando office. "Mary-Beth is an attorney with a proven track record of industry experience that aligns with our firm's commitment to client service and we are grateful for the opportunity to welcome her to our team."

Valley works with financial institutions and lenders, and her background serving the real estate industry in various litigation matters boosts her credibility with creditors. She also has experience negotiating and drafting complex real estate agreements and reviewing surveys appraisals, environmental reports and title commitments.

Outside of the firm, Valley is a member of The Florida Bar, Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), the Volusia County Bar Association and she serves on the board of the Commercial Finance Association's Orlando Chapter.

Valley earned her undergraduate degree from Stetson University and law degree from Barry University.

Burr & Forman's experienced legal team serves clients with local, national, and international legal needs. With particular industry strengths in the financial institutions, health care and manufacturing sectors, the firm's attorneys draw from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience to serve as trusted business advisors and legal counsel to help clients achieve their goals. Burr & Forman is a Southeast, regional firm with 300 attorneys and 11 offices in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. For more information, visit the firm's website at www.burr.com.