Atty. James A Burns

Atty. James A Burns

Mr. James A Burns is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate law, corporate and business law, banking law and 5 other areas of law.

Phoenix Phoenix 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About James A Burns at a glance

James A Burns is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Carson Messinger Elliott Laughlin And Ragan P L L C. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1984). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 1984) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James A Burns is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate law, corporate and business law, banking law and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices at Carson Messinger Elliott Laughlin & Ragan, P.L.L.C. in Phoenix, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

James A Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James A Burns is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arizona →

Commercial Real Estate

James A Burns is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Arizona →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James A Burns is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A Burns

Where is James A Burns's law office located?
James A Burns's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Carson Messinger Elliott Laughlin And Ragan P L L C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Burns handle?
James A Burns focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has James A Burns practiced law?
James A Burns has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James A Burns go to law school?
James A Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact James A Burns for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A Burns received?
James A Burns's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Arizona State University
- 1984
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1984

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