Atty. Michael John Burns

Atty. Michael John Burns

Michael John Burns is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, commercial, labor & employment and 10 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Michael John Burns at a glance

Michael John Burns is a Partner based in San Francisco, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, employment, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern, Central, Southern and (1994). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Boston College (B.A., 1990). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael John Burns is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, commercial, labor & employment and 10 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Michael John Burns is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Burns

Where is Michael John Burns's law office located?
Michael John Burns's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Burns handle?
Michael John Burns focuses on trademark, copyright, employment, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael John Burns practiced law?
Michael John Burns has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael John Burns go to law school?
Michael John Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Michael John Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Boston College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern, Central, Southern and
Admitted: 1994

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