Atty. Joseph B. Burns

Atty. Joseph B. Burns

Joseph B. Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation and trial practice, intellectual property, investigations and 5 other areas of law.

Hartford Hartford 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph B. Burns at a glance

Joseph B. Burns is a Principal based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Rome McGuigan, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1992), and U.S. Supreme Court (1994). Educated at Western New England College School of Law (J.D. Phi, 1985) and Boston University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cooper Fellow Western New England University School of Law, Adjunct Professor, 2014 - Present Connecticut Judicial Branch, Client Fund Security, Member, 2015 - Present. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joseph B. Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation and trial practice, intellectual property, investigations and 5 other areas of law
  • Joseph B. received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Joseph B. practices at Rome McGuigan, P.C. in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph B. Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph B. Burns 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.

Joseph B. Burns is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joseph B. Burns is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Joseph B. Burns is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

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

Joseph B. Burns is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph B. Burns

Where is Joseph B. Burns's law office located?
Joseph B. Burns's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Rome McGuigan, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph B. Burns handle?
Joseph B. Burns focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Joseph B. Burns practiced law?
Joseph B. Burns has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Joseph B. Burns go to law school?
Joseph B. Burns earned their education at (J.D. Phi, 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Joseph B. Burns for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph B. Burns 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 Joseph B. Burns received?
Joseph B. Burns's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Phi
Western New England College School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Boston University
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994
Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2000

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