Atty. Michael Brett Burns

Atty. Michael Brett Burns

Mr. Michael Brett Burns is a lawyer practicing labor & employment.

San Francisco San Francisco 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (424) 476-6042 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael Brett Burns at a glance

Michael Brett Burns is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991) and California (2008). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Texas A & M University (B.S., 1988). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Michael Brett Burns is a lawyer practicing labor & employment
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Michael practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Brett Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Brett Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 San Francisco 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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Where is Michael Brett Burns's law office located?
Michael Brett Burns's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Brett Burns handle?
Michael Brett Burns focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Brett Burns practiced law?
Michael Brett Burns has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Michael Brett Burns go to law school?
Michael Brett Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1991
B.S.
Texas A & M University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1991
California
Admitted: 2008

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