Mobile, Ala. July 15, 2016 - Burr & Forman LLP announces the addition of Chip Tait as counsel in the firm's Corporate and Tax Practice. Based in the Mobile office, Tait advises businesses on a variety of transactional and operational matters.

"As our local clients continue to see an increased need for sound legal counsel related to corporate, tax, real estate and finance matters, we are pleased to add Chip to our roster of experienced attorneys," said Ed Bowron, managing partner of Burr & Forman's Mobile office. "Chip's experience as a Certified Public Accountant further adds to the firm's ability to effectively serve our clients with all of their business and tax needs."

Tait is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and insurance producer, experience that gives him a unique perspective in counseling clients. He advises businesses in their day-to-day legal, corporate, banking and finance, real estate and related matters.

Active in the Mobile community, Tait has been involved in a number of local and congressional political campaigns, provided support by obtaining significant donations for the winner of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Alabama/Gulf Coast Chapter's "Man of the Year" in 2015, and previously served as vice-president of the Alabama State Bar's Young Lawyers Section.

Tait earned his undergraduate, masters and law degrees from The University of Alabama.

 

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.