Burr & Forman LLP is pleased to announce that H. Timothy Gillis has joined its Jacksonville, FL office as a Partner in the Corporate Practice Group.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Tim to Burr & Forman," said Gregory Lunny, managing partner of the firm's Jacksonville, FL office. "Tim is known for his creativity and diligence in how he approaches every matter he handles, and we think his demeanor and legal prowess will be an asset for our clients in Jacksonville and beyond. Tim's experience strengthens our corporate capabilities, and with his leadership we look forward to our continued growth in the region."

Tim is a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent-rated attorney and focuses his practice on transactional business law and commercial litigation. He advises private equity funds and their portfolio companies, major retailers, franchisors and franchisees, commercial real estate developers, financial institutions, and other clients through all stages of the business lifecycle—from formation and funding to expansion and exit.

Prior to joining Burr & Forman, Tim served as the managing partner of the Jacksonville, FL office of Shutts & Bowen. He also previously served as an adjunct professor at Florida Coastal School of Law, teaching courses in securities regulation, mergers & acquisitions and transactional drafting. Tim is former chair of the Jacksonville Bar Association's Transactional Law Section, among other professional affiliations. 

Tim earned his LL.M (taxation) from Georgetown University Law Center, his J.D. from Florida State University, and his undergraduate degree from Jacksonville University.