Atty. David Kenneth Burton

Atty. David Kenneth Burton

David Kenneth Burton is a lawyer practicing equipment finance / leasing, energy / utilities, tax and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Ithaca College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About David Kenneth Burton at a glance

David Kenneth Burton is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on tax and energy. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1996), Pennsylvania (1997), and New York U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2011). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1996) and Ithaca College (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Kenneth Burton is a lawyer practicing equipment finance / leasing, energy / utilities, tax and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Ithaca College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Kenneth Burton's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is David Kenneth Burton's law office located?
David Kenneth Burton's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Kenneth Burton handle?
David Kenneth Burton focuses on tax, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Kenneth Burton practiced law?
David Kenneth Burton has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David Kenneth Burton go to law school?
David Kenneth Burton earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact David Kenneth Burton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1996
B.A.
Ithaca College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1996
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1997
New York U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2011

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