Atty. David Scott Burns

Atty. David Scott Burns

David Scott Burns is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, international. David received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Washington Washington 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About David Scott Burns at a glance

David Scott Burns is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on international. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2011) and District of Columbia (2012). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D. Honors, 2011) and Middlebury College (B.A., 2007). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Scott Burns is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, international
  • David received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • David practices at Cooley LLP in Washington, DC

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David Scott Burns's Areas of Practice

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

International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is David Scott Burns's law office located?
David Scott Burns's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Scott Burns handle?
David Scott Burns focuses on international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Scott Burns practiced law?
David Scott Burns has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did David Scott Burns go to law school?
David Scott Burns earned their education at (J.D. Honors, 2011); (B.A., 2007).
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Education

J.D. Honors
George Washington University Law School
- 2011
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2011
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2012

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