Atty. Douglas Todd Burns

Atty. Douglas Todd Burns

Douglas Todd Burns is a lawyer practicing white collar defense, securities and exchange commission investigations and litigation, regulatory and administrative law and 7 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Douglas Todd Burns at a glance

Douglas Todd Burns is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Douglas T. Burns. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on tax, white collar, securities, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1987). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1983) and Union College (B.A., 1979). Active member of through 2010) Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court, Nassau County (President, 2008-2009, Nassau County Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Todd Burns is a lawyer practicing white collar defense, securities and exchange commission investigations and litigation, regulatory and administrative law and 7 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Douglas practices at Douglas T. Burns in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Todd Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Douglas Todd Burns

Where is Douglas Todd Burns's law office located?
Douglas Todd Burns's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Douglas T. Burns. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Todd Burns handle?
Douglas Todd Burns focuses on tax, white collar, securities, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Douglas Todd Burns practiced law?
Douglas Todd Burns has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Douglas Todd Burns go to law school?
Douglas Todd Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Douglas Todd Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1983
B.A.
Union College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988

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