Burr & Forman is pleased to welcome Porter Simpler to the firm's Financial Services Litigation practice group as an associate in the Birmingham office.

Porter represents financial institutions in consumer litigation matters in state and federal courts, representing clients throughout all stages of litigation. His experience includes drafting and arguing dispositive motions, securing dismissals and summary judgment, and advising clients on litigation risks. Porter also has experience handling insurance matters, including preparing coverage opinions and analyses involving claims in the construction and automobile industries.

While earning his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law, Porter externed for the Honorable Elisabeth French of the 10th Judicial Circuit of Alabama. He also served as articles editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy and competed as a finalist with Cumberland's national arbitration team at the National Law Student Arbitration Competition Championship. He earned his B.S. in Political Science from the University of Alabama. 

Outside of the office, Porter serves on the Junior Board of Christopher Kids, a nonprofit organization that supports children and families facing illness and disabilities.