Brian joined the Brunini firm in 2002 as an associate in one of the firm's litigation departments. He practices general civil litigation and focuses primarily in the area of business litigation.  Brian's practice also includes tax-exempt bond financing. Before coming to the firm, Brian practiced for six years as a certified public accountant with the Memphis, Tennessee office of an international accounting firm.

Brian received his J.D., Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Mississippi where he served as a member of the Mississippi Law Journal. While in law school, Brian received an Outstanding Comment Award as well as Outstanding Student Awards in Personal Income Taxation, Corporations, Evidence, Appellate Advocacy, and Legal Research and Writing.

Representative Matters

• Recently obtained a judgment on the pleadings in a suit filed against a major lending institution along with Chris Shapley and Trey Jone.  In this case, which is styled Duhon v. Trustmark National Bank, et al, the Plaintiff alleged that his property had been destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and that he had suffered damages as a result of an erroneous flood zone determination and the failure to obtain flood insurance in connection with the mortgage closing.  In a case of first impression for Mississippi state courts, the Brunini attorneys successfully obtained a ruling that lenders are immune from such suits, and all claims were dismissed.

Speeches & Publications

• "The Federal Faith-Based and Community Initiative: A Guide for Future Legislation", 71 Miss. L.J. 241 (Fall 2001)
  
• "Constitutional Law - Establishment Clause - A Policy Allowing Potential Religious Expression at Government-Sponsored Events Violates the Establishment Clause if the Government Entity Created the Policy with the Purpose to Promote Religious Beliefs," 70 Miss. L.J. 473 (Fall 2000)