Atty. John M. Burns

Atty. John M. Burns

John M. Burns is a lawyer practicing trial practice, insurance defense, workers compensation and 6 other areas of law.

Omaha Omaha 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. Burns at a glance

John M. Burns is a Member based in Omaha, Nebraska, practicing at Burns Law Firm. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1978), Iowa (1979), and Kansas (2010). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1978) and University of Nebraska at Omaha (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Omaha, Southwest Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska State and American) Bar Associations Iowa Defense Council Association. Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John M. Burns is a lawyer practicing trial practice, insurance defense, workers compensation and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at Burns Law Firm in Omaha, NE

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John M. Burns is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nebraska →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John M. Burns is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Nebraska →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John M. Burns is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John M. Burns is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Nebraska →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John M. Burns is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. Burns

Where is John M. Burns's law office located?
John M. Burns's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm is Burns Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Burns handle?
John M. Burns focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has John M. Burns practiced law?
John M. Burns has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John M. Burns go to law school?
John M. Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact John M. Burns for a consultation?
You can contact John M. Burns 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 John M. Burns received?
John M. Burns's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1978
B.S.
University of Nebraska at Omaha
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1978
Iowa
Admitted: 1979
Kansas
Admitted: 2010

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