Jackson, Miss., Oct. 3, 2016 - Burr & Forman LLP announces the addition of Jackson-based associate Maggie Kate Kelly to the firm's Construction practice.

During law school, Kelly served as an articles editor for the law review, a star mentor for new students, a pupil in the Jackson area Inns of Court and a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society. In addition, Kelly practiced as a student attorney in the Mission First Legal Aid Clinic and participated in an externship with the Honorable Daniel P. Jordan, III for the District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.

Kelly earned her undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University and her law degree from Mississippi College School of Law.

Burr & Forman's Commercial Litigation practice represents corporate clients in commercial disputes and is based on striving for a complete understanding of clients' businesses and goals, which better enables the team to assist with litigation prevention strategies. The attorneys in the practice have extensive trial and arbitration experience along with a track record for achieving favorable results, and regularly try commercial cases in the Southeast and across the country.

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.