J. Claiborne Morris, Jr., CPA, CCIFP
Claiborne Morris joined Warren Averett in 2012 and is a Member in the firm’s Tax Division. He has more than 10 years of public accounting experience. Claiborne leads the firm’s Construction Industry Group, specializing in large projects. He is also a member of the firm’s Real Estate Industry Group and Transaction Advisory Practice. Claiborne’s primary responsibilities include preparing taxes, creating tax plans and effectively executing tax planning strategies. As an engagement leader, he works to ensure that clients’ deliverables and experiences exceed their expectations.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Master of Accountancy
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
- ASCPA Leadership Academy, Member
- Birmingham Business Journal’s Rising Star in Real Estate and Construction
- Associated Builders and Contractors – Future Leaders in Construction, Member
- Construction Financial Management Association, Vice President of Alabama Chapter
Community Involvement
- Warren Averett Foundation, Community Champion
- Monday Morning Quarterback Club benefiting Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation
- Incubator EDU (Mountain Brook High School), Coach
- National MS Society Leadership Challenge, Class of 2020
- Mountain Brook Library Foundation, Board Member
Ask Me About
- Succession planning and how to transition your business
- Planning when buying or selling a business
- My experience working as a laborer in the construction industry
- Fishing for billfish in Guatemala
