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.
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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
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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 attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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