Atty. Thomas D. Burns

Atty. Thomas D. Burns

Thomas D. Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, trial practice.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas D. Burns at a glance

Thomas D. Burns is a Founding Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Burns & Levinson LLP. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts Maine U.S. District Court U.S. Supreme Court Circuit Court of Appeals (1943). Educated at Boston University School of Law (LL.B., 1943) and Oxford University in England Summer Course on English/History (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas D. Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, trial practice
  • Thomas D. received a degree from Oxford University in England, and has been licensed for 83 years
  • Thomas D. practices at Burns & Levinson LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas D. Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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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 Thomas D. Burns's law office located?
Thomas D. Burns's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Burns & Levinson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas D. Burns handle?
Thomas D. Burns focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Thomas D. Burns go to law school?
Thomas D. Burns earned their education at (LL.B., 1943); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Thomas D. Burns received?
Thomas D. Burns's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
Boston University School of Law
- 1943
Oxford University in England Summer Course on English/History
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts Maine U.S. District Court U.S. Supreme Court Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1943

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