Burr & Forman Expands Torts, Trial & Insurance Division in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 11 -- Burr and Forman, a law firm, issued the following news:

Burr & Forman announces the addition of Walker Beauchamp as an associate in the Tort, Trial & Insurance practice group. In his practice, he represents insurers in matters involving a large range of topics related to litigation and coverage.

"Walker is an excellent addition to our growing insurance litigation services, a practice area that benefits from a fresh perspective," said Gary London, Burr & Forman's Birmingham office managing partner. "His diverse experience in the corporate space will enhance our capabilities both in Birmingham and across the firm's entire footprint, and we look forward to having him on our team."

Beauchamp's practice includes providing opinions to clients on the interpretation of policy language and the rights and obligations of the insurer and insured under policies of insurance. He defends insurance clients in litigation involving contractual and extra-contractual/bad faith or fraud litigation. Beauchamp has prior experience in commercial transactions, construction law, and a variety of regulatory compliance matters.

Beauchamp is admitted in Georgia and Alabama. He received his undergraduate degree from Hampden-Sydney College and his law degree from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, where he served as Editor in Chief of the Cumberland Law Review.