Atty. John Michael Burns

Atty. John Michael Burns

John Michael Burns is a lawyer practicing energy regulation, business law, public utilities and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S.C.E. degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years.

San Diego San Diego 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Burns at a glance

John Michael Burns is a business, m&a, litigation, and energy attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1976) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (B.S.C.E., 1968). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Burns is a lawyer practicing energy regulation, business law, public utilities and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S.C.E. degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael 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.

John Michael Burns is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John Michael Burns is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John Michael Burns is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Burns

Where is John Michael Burns's law office located?
John Michael Burns's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Burns handle?
John Michael Burns focuses on business, m&a, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Michael Burns practiced law?
John Michael Burns has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Michael Burns go to law school?
John Michael Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S.C.E., 1968).
How can I contact John Michael Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1976
B.S.C.E.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- 1968

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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