Brian B. Hannula

Brian B. Hannula is a partner at Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP in Jackson. He handles commercial litigation, product liability, insurance coverage and bad faith defense, environmental litigation, and mass tort matters. He has represented businesses and manufacturers in disputes involving products, construction, environmental exposure, and insurance questions. His profile emphasizes case analysis and trial work, including national coordination of litigation against product manufacturers.

Hannula earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from Mississippi College School of Law and a B.S.B.A. in Accounting, magna cum laude, from Mississippi College. His law school achievements included service on the Mississippi College Law Review and recognition from the Mississippi Bar Business Law Section. His background in accounting provides training relevant to business records and financial issues, while his legal education supports litigation and appellate analysis.

Hannula has defended a fire suppression device manufacturer at trial and served as national coordinating counsel in asbestos litigation. He helped resolve a multimillion-dollar construction arbitration involving forest products facilities and has handled environmental pollution, trailer explosion, and insurance coverage cases. His profile lists appellate work involving a satellite television equipment manufacturer and a trucking company. The matters span jury trials, arbitration, and complex motions.

Brian B. Hannula is admitted in Mississippi, Michigan, Alabama, Arkansas, and Kentucky. His professional recognition includes listings in Best Lawyers for commercial litigation, mass tort defense, and product liability defense. He is involved in firm committees and professional bar organizations and has provided service through the Stewpot Community Services Legal Clinic. His work draws on extensive defense experience with business, industrial, and environmental claims.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Member, Capital Area Bar Association
• Member, The Trial Network
• Member, Stewpot Community Services Legal Clinic
• Board Member, Clinton Baseball Association
• Coach, Youth baseball and soccer

Licensed State

• Kentucky
• Mississippi
• Michigan
• Alabama
• Arkansas

Education

• Mississippi College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• Mississippi College
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Accounting Magna Cum Laude

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