Atty. Scott Michael Burns

Atty. Scott Michael Burns

Scott Michael Burns is a lawyer practicing public interest law, administrative law, government and 4 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1972, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Michael Burns at a glance

Scott Michael Burns is a State Dept. of Transp. based in Sacramento, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at University of Northern California (J.D., 1991) and California State University at Sacramento (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Michael Burns is a lawyer practicing public interest law, administrative law, government and 4 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1972, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Scott practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Michael Burns's Areas of Practice

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

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Employment Law

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

Scott Michael Burns is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Scott Michael Burns is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Scott Michael Burns is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Sacramento 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 Scott Michael Burns

Where is Scott Michael Burns's law office located?
Scott Michael Burns's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Michael Burns handle?
Scott Michael Burns focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott Michael Burns practiced law?
Scott Michael Burns has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Scott Michael Burns go to law school?
Scott Michael Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Scott Michael Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Northern California
- 1991
B.A.
California State University at Sacramento
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

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