Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2016 - Burr & Forman LLP announces that Samuel A. Morris has joined the firm as an associate in the Financial Services Litigation practice. His addition is part of Burr & Forman's continued expansion in Nashville, where it has more than doubled its attorney count over the last 18 months. Earlier this week, the firm announced its plans to relocate to SoBro in early 2017 with a five-year lease commitment in the emerging downtown neighborhood.

"We are thrilled to welcome Sam, and his arrival allows us to more effectively serve our financial institution clients, a key industry sector for us," said Stephen Price, managing partner of Burr & Forman's Nashville office. "The addition of Sam and our continued expansion in Nashville is a reflection of Burr & Forman's commitment to serve our clients effectively both in Tennessee and across the country."

Sam represents banks, credit card companies, mortgage lenders and other financial institutions in consumer lawsuits involving federal and state laws, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Sam also has experience litigating insurance coverage and electronic discovery issues.

Morris earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his law degree from the University of Florida.

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 nearly 300 attorneys and 10 offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. For more information, visit the firm's website at www.burr.com.