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184 Burr & Forman Attorneys Named Among the 2022 Best Lawyers in America

Burr Forman

Birmingham, Alabama, August 19, 2021 – Burr & Forman LLP announces the inclusion of 184 of its attorneys among the Best Lawyers in America for 2022. One of the oldest and most distinguished legal directories, Best Lawyers conducts peer-review surveys to compile its annual list of top attorneys in a number of practice areas.

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Serving a Defendant in a Residential Foreclosure Action by Publication

Jimerson Firm

A residential mortgage foreclosure action is initiated in Florida by filing a verified complaint with the appropriate court. If a defendant cannot be located, then service may be effected by constructive service, i.e., service by publication, which is governed by Chapter 49, Florida Statutes. 49.08, Fla. 1)(c), Fla.

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Jessica S. Mazariego Joins Jimerson Birr, Strengthening Firm’s Complex Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Practice

Jimerson Firm

Her litigation expertise spans a broad range of business and real estate matters, including construction claims, surety rights, bond claims, foreclosure disputes, and homeowners association conflicts. “We are excited to welcome Jessica to Jimerson Birr as we continue to expand our reach across Florida.

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Supreme Court Excludes Non-Judicial Foreclosure From FDCPA

BN Lawyers

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, holding that that business engaged solely in non-judicial foreclosure activities are generally exempt from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. It is unclear what impact the decision on the debt collection and foreclosure industry beyond the limited facts of the case, but as in Henson v.

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Burr & Forman’s Commercial Litigation Practice Grows with Addition of D. Keith Andress and Jade E. Sipes

Burr Forman

Keith Andress is a bet-the-company trial lawyer who handles significant state and federal cases throughout the Southeast. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, construction disputes, and finance litigation. Jade has also represented clients in construction disputes and breach of contract actions.

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Filing a Proof of Claim in Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know

Fraser

The lawyers for a creditor and the debtor will typically attempt to reach a resolution of the objection through negotiation and additional information sharing. A creditor must be served with an objection and has an opportunity to respond. Walton, Jr.’s