Birmingham, Ala., August 2, 2016 - Burr & Forman announces that John J. Coleman, III, a partner in the firm's Birmingham office, has been named to the list of "100 Most Powerful Employment Lawyers in America," published by Human Resource Executive and Lawdragon. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Coleman has been recognized on the list.

The "100 Most Powerful Employment Lawyers in America" list is derived from hundreds of law firm submissions and editorial research conducted over the past year. Coleman has been honored with this distinction since 2009. He remains the only Alabama lawyer honored. The full list of honorees can be viewed online here.

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