Burr & Forman is pleased to announce that Paul Joseph "PJ" Spina has joined the firm as an associate in the General Commercial Litigation practice group. PJ has extensive experience representing a variety of clients in complex disputes before trial and appellate courts across the United States.

“We are excited to welcome PJ to the firm," says Vic Hayslip, leader of the firm's General Commercial Litigation practice group. "PJ adds depth to an ever-growing bench of experienced litigators in our Atlanta office. His enthusiasm and intellect will be an asset to clients and the firm.”

PJ earned his J.D. from the Georgia State College of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for achievements in the study of Constitutional Law. While at Georgia State, PJ served on the editorial board for the Georgia State University Law Review and as treasurer of the Georgia State Student Bar Association. Additionally, PJ worked as a summer clerk for the Honorable Justice Shawn Ellen LaGrua of the Supreme Court of Georgia. PJ also holds a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics from Auburn University.