Atty. David Neilson Burn

Atty. David Neilson Burn

David Neilson Burn is a lawyer practicing business formation, business litigation, business transactions and 8 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Nashville Nashville 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David Neilson Burn at a glance

David Neilson Burn is an Of Counsel based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Drescher Heller Pieper Martin, PC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and securities. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1980), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1985), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1987). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 1980) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Neilson Burn is a lawyer practicing business formation, business litigation, business transactions and 8 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices at Drescher Heller Pieper Martin, PC in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

David Neilson Burn's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

David Neilson Burn is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Neilson Burn is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

David Neilson Burn is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

David Neilson Burn is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Tennessee →

Securities Law

David Neilson Burn is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Neilson Burn

Where is David Neilson Burn's law office located?
David Neilson Burn's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Drescher Heller Pieper Martin, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Neilson Burn handle?
David Neilson Burn focuses on formation, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has David Neilson Burn practiced law?
David Neilson Burn has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David Neilson Burn go to law school?
David Neilson Burn earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact David Neilson Burn for a consultation?
You can contact David Neilson Burn directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Neilson Burn received?
David Neilson Burn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Memphis
- 1980
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1987

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