Atty. John Robert Burroughs
John Robert Burroughs is a lawyer practicing international law. John received a Ph.D. degree from Boalt School of Law, University of California in 1991, and has been licensed for 40 years.
International Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 40+ Years Experience
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About John Robert Burroughs at a Glance
John Robert Burroughs is a Lawyers Commitee on Nuclear Policy based in New York, New York. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on international. Admitted to practice in Washington (Inactive) (1986) and California (1988). Educated at Boalt School of Law, University of California (Ph.D. Harvard, 1991) and Boalt School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1985). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Robert Burroughs
- John Robert Burroughs is a lawyer practicing international law
- John received a Ph.D. degree from Boalt School of Law, University of California in 1991, and has been licensed for 40 years
- John practices in New York, NY
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International Law in New York
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 venue, 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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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Robert Burroughs's practice in the field of international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Robert Burroughs brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Washington (Inactive) and California, John Robert Burroughs can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused International Practice
Concentrating on international means John Robert Burroughs's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means John Robert Burroughs attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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