Atty. John Robert Burroughs

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.

New York New York 40 Years Experience 40 year
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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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  • 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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John Robert Burroughs's Areas of Practice

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

International Law

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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John Robert Burroughs's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John Robert Burroughs focuses on international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
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John Robert Burroughs has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
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John Robert Burroughs earned their education at (Ph.D. Harvard, 1991); (J.D., 1985).
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Practice Areas

Education

Ph.D. Harvard
Boalt School of Law, University of California
- 1991
J.D.
Boalt School of Law, University of California
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1986
California
Admitted: 1988

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