About John
John practices in the firm’s Business Law section, with a focus on corporate, real estate and tax law. Before earning his J.D. and joining Burr & Forman, John had national and international work experience in the textile, pharmaceutical and technology industries. He began his career working with one of the world’s largest cotton merchants. Since then, while based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, John served as a Consultant to a global pharmaceutical company, helping to streamline their Argentina, Uruguay and Chile operations. After returning to the U.S., John served as the Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of a technology-based, start-up company in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
John served as Junior and Senior Editor of the Alabama Law Review while at the University of Alabama School of Law. John teaches the Business Organization Sections of the NALS Legal Professionals Course. He currently serves on the Firm’s recruiting committee.
John received his B.S. in Textile Engineering from Auburn University. He also received his International M.B.A. from the University of South Carolina and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Alabama.
John Cross-Examined
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I currently serve as a member of the Associate Board of the Arthritis Foundation and the Juvenile Arthritis Initiative. While Alabama has incredible medical facilities, we currently do not have a Pediatric Rheumatologist to treat the children who suffer from rheumatic diseases. The Juvenile Arthritis Initiative’s objective is to procure the requisite funds to establish a Pediatric Rheumatology program for Alabama.
What was your first job? In high school, I worked as a little league umpire.
What are your hobbies? When time permits I enjoy traveling, especially in Central and South America. On a recent fishing trip to Quepos, Costa Rica, my dad, brother-in-law and I caught 14 sailfish in 6.5 hours. We lost 5 others. It was an amazing trip.