Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC (Butler Snow) is pleased to announce that Shelly Gunn Burns has joined its Greater Jackson office where she is a member of the firm’s Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Healthcare Group, and will focus her practice on product liability law, mass torts and personal injury law.
“We are excited to welcome Shelly to our firm,” said Donald Clark, Jr., Chairman, Butler Snow. “Her knowledge and work experience will enhance our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Healthcare group, and add value that will benefit our clients.”
Burns’ practice has concentrated on the defense of various types of personal injury matters, with primary focus being the defense of physicians, hospitals and other health care providers. She has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts throughout Mississippi, having tried numerous cases to verdict.
Burns earned her undergraduate degree at Mississippi State University and her Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law. She is a member of the American Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, Capital Area Bar Association, Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, and the Defense Research Institute.
