Burr & Forman announced that Hannah Leifel has joined the firm as an associate in its Construction & Project Development practice group in Nashville, and Ian Joseph has joined the firm’s Nashville office as an associate in the Financial Services Litigation practice group.
Hannah brings a strong litigation background to her construction and project development practice, representing clients in complex disputes and risk-related matters. Prior to joining the firm, she focused her practice on insurance coverage and commercial litigation, advising clients through all stages of civil litigation, including coverage disputes, declaratory judgment actions, and related appellate matters.
Hannah earned her J.D. from Belmont University College of Law, where she served as an executive member of the Belmont Law Entertainment Journal. She received her B.S. from Carroll University.
Ian represents financial institutions in a variety of litigated matters, with a focus on mortgage lenders, loan servicers, and related service providers. He counsels clients on disputes arising under consumer protection statutes and on business litigation matters involving allegations of fraud and breach of contract.
His practice includes representing clients in federal and state courts and supporting matters from inception through resolution. Ian’s work is informed by a strong foundation in legal research and writing, as well as a collaborative approach to client service.
Ian earned his J.D. from Washington & Lee University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Georgia. During law school, he served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Claude V. Worrell, II of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Charlottesville, Virginia. Prior to attending law school, Ian worked as a paralegal.
For more than a century, Burr & Forman’s experienced legal team has served clients at the intersection of business and government. With more than 380 attorneys, Burr & Forman draws from a diverse range of industry experience and practice knowledge to help clients address their legal needs and achieve their goals.
