Burr & Forman is pleased to announce that Birmingham Office Managing Partner, April Mason, has been recognized in the 2025 class of "Legal Eagles" by Franchise Times. This list recognizes professionals who have a sharp understanding of law and business, recognizing the significance of every legal battle, transaction, and document. 

April Mason practices in the firm's Corporate & Tax practice group, representing clients in various business matters, including mergers and acquisitions, financing, corporate governance, franchising, and antitrust. She has worked on numerous acquisitions involving franchised concepts and advises on franchise issues pertaining to all aspects of the transaction.

April's franchise experience also includes counseling both franchisors and franchisees on federal and state disclosure requirements and various state relationship laws that pertain to dealer/franchise terminations. She has counseled start-up franchisors, as well as mature brands, on all aspects of franchise compliance.

The Franchise Times 2025 Legal Eagle list recognizes top legal professionals in the franchise industry based on nominations and recommendations from clients, peers, and other legal professionals. View the list here.