Atty. Stephen Loyd Burns

Atty. Stephen Loyd Burns

Stephen Loyd Burns is a lawyer practicing corporate. Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Stephen Loyd Burns at a glance

Stephen Loyd Burns is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (1991). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1990) and University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., 1987). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Loyd Burns is a lawyer practicing corporate
  • Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Stephen practices at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY

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Stephen Loyd Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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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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Where is Stephen Loyd Burns's law office located?
Stephen Loyd Burns's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Loyd Burns handle?
Stephen Loyd Burns focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Stephen Loyd Burns practiced law?
Stephen Loyd Burns has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Stephen Loyd Burns go to law school?
Stephen Loyd Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.B.A., 1987).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1990
B.B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991

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