Atty. Paul David Burns

Atty. Paul David Burns

Paul David Burns is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions. Paul received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Paul David Burns at a glance

Paul David Burns is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Allen & Overy LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1996). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1995) and Princeton University (A.B., 1991). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Paul David Burns is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions
  • Paul received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Paul practices at Allen & Overy LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Paul David Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Paul David Burns's law office located?
Paul David Burns's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Allen & Overy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul David Burns handle?
Paul David Burns focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Paul David Burns practiced law?
Paul David Burns has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Paul David Burns go to law school?
Paul David Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (A.B., 1991).
How can I contact Paul David Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1995
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996

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