Atty. David Robert Burns

Atty. David Robert Burns

David Robert Burns is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, advertising, intellectual property/information technology and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1986, and has been licensed for 27 years.

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About David Robert Burns at a glance

David Robert Burns is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at McCarter & English, LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on ip and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (1999). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1999) and University of Massachusetts (B.S.E.E., 1986). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Robert Burns is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, advertising, intellectual property/information technology and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1986, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • David practices at McCarter & English, LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

David Robert Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Robert Burns

Where is David Robert Burns's law office located?
David Robert Burns's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is McCarter & English, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Robert Burns handle?
David Robert Burns focuses on ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has David Robert Burns practiced law?
David Robert Burns has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did David Robert Burns go to law school?
David Robert Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S.E.E., 1986).
How can I contact David Robert Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1999
B.S.E.E.
University of Massachusetts
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Admitted: 1999

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