Atty. John Steven Burton

Atty. John Steven Burton

John Steven Burton is a lawyer practicing legal malpractice, professional liability, products liability and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About John Steven Burton at a glance

John Steven Burton is a Partner based in Santa Cruz, California, practicing at Law Offices of <?newln?>John S. Burton & Associates. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1974). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1974) and Santa Clara University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County (Board Member, 2010—) and Monterey County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Steven Burton is a lawyer practicing legal malpractice, professional liability, products liability and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Law Offices of <?newln?>John S. Burton & Associates in Santa Cruz, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Steven Burton's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

John Steven Burton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Santa Cruz 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 Steven Burton

Where is John Steven Burton's law office located?
John Steven Burton's law practice is located in Santa Cruz, California. The firm is Law Offices of <?newln?>John S. Burton & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Steven Burton handle?
John Steven Burton focuses on personal injury, real estate, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Steven Burton practiced law?
John Steven Burton has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Steven Burton go to law school?
John Steven Burton earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John Steven Burton for a consultation?
You can contact John Steven Burton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Steven Burton received?
John Steven Burton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1974
B.A.
Santa Clara University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974

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