Atty. Brian Burns

Atty. Brian Burns

Brian Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, distressed real estate and 1 other area of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

New York New York 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Burns at a glance

Brian Burns is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Adler & Stachenfeld LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1994), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1995), and Illinois (2016). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1993) and University of Vermont (B.A., 1989). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, distressed real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Brian practices at Adler & Stachenfeld LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Burns

Where is Brian Burns's law office located?
Brian Burns's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Adler & Stachenfeld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Burns handle?
Brian Burns focuses on real estate, estate litigation, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian Burns practiced law?
Brian Burns has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
What languages does Brian Burns speak?
Brian Burns provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Brian Burns go to law school?
Brian Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Brian Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Vermont
- 1989

Languages

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
Illinois
Admitted: 2016

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