Atty. James A Burton

Atty. James A Burton

Mr. James A Burton is a lawyer practicing leases, transactions, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (504) 308-1090 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James A Burton at a glance

James A Burton is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, L.L.P. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1972) and U.S. Tax Court (1975). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1972) and Tulane University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James A Burton is a lawyer practicing leases, transactions, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices at Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, L.L.P in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

James A Burton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A Burton 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 Burton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James A Burton is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A Burton

Where is James A Burton's law office located?
James A Burton's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, L.L.P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Burton handle?
James A Burton focuses on business, real estate, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James A Burton practiced law?
James A Burton has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James A Burton go to law school?
James A Burton earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James A Burton for a consultation?
You can contact James A Burton 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 James A Burton received?
James A Burton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1972
B.A.
Tulane University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1975

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