Atty. John Macdougal Burns

Atty. John Macdougal Burns

John Macdougal Burns is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, litigation, real estate law and 5 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1955, and has been licensed for 65 years.

New York New York 65 yrs experience 65 year
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About John Macdougal Burns at a glance

John Macdougal Burns is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at John M. Burns, III. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1961) and U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third and Sixth Circuits and U.S. District Court, East (1967). Educated at Columbia University (LL.B., 1961) and Columbia University (A.B. Columbia, 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Young Lawyers Committee, 1962-1965) American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Macdougal Burns is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, litigation, real estate law and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1955, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • John practices at John M. Burns, III in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Macdougal Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 John Macdougal Burns

Where is John Macdougal Burns's law office located?
John Macdougal Burns's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is John M. Burns, III. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Macdougal Burns handle?
John Macdougal Burns focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Macdougal Burns practiced law?
John Macdougal Burns has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did John Macdougal Burns go to law school?
John Macdougal Burns earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (A.B. Columbia, 1955).
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What awards or recognition has John Macdougal Burns received?
John Macdougal Burns's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Columbia University
- 1961
A.B. Columbia
Columbia University
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1961
U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third and Sixth Circuits and U.S. District Court, East
Admitted: 1967

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