Atty. Michael A Burns

Atty. Michael A Burns

Michael A Burns is a lawyer practicing tort defense, products liability, premises liability and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from St.

Pasadena Pasadena 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael A Burns at a glance

Michael A Burns is a personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability, and adr attorney based in Pasadena, California. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1969) and California (1970). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1969) and St. Joseph's College (B.S., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael A Burns is a lawyer practicing tort defense, products liability, premises liability and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from St. Joseph's College in 1961, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Michael practices in Pasadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Michael A Burns is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Michael A Burns is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael A Burns is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Michael A Burns is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael A Burns is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Pasadena 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 Michael A Burns

Where is Michael A Burns's law office located?
Michael A Burns's law practice is located in Pasadena, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A Burns handle?
Michael A Burns focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael A Burns practiced law?
Michael A Burns has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Michael A Burns go to law school?
Michael A Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.S., 1961).
How can I contact Michael A Burns for a consultation?
You can contact Michael A 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 Michael A Burns received?
Michael A Burns's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1969
B.S.
St. Joseph's College
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1969
California
Admitted: 1970

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