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John Douglas Burns

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6303 Ivy Lane, Suite 102, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Taxation Law, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and 8 more

About John Douglas Burns

John Douglas Burns is a lawyer practicing taxation law, bankruptcy, civil litigation and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years. John practices at The Burns Law Firm, LLC in Greenbelt, MD.

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Posted by George
April 12, 2022
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John Burns is a crook. He preys on his clients and tries to force money out of them by being unprofessional and evil. I would not recommend this law firm unless you want to lose thousands of dollars and whatever you needed help with. This attorney will be reported to the Maryland Bar Association and he will be investigated very shortly. I have proof of his legal misconduct. Also seeking a lawyer to sue for damages. Next time make sure you offer legal legitimate advice. Based on the records shown you advised a client to proceed in a way that can damage them instead of help them.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Taxation 1
    • Taxation Law
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Consumer Bankruptcy
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Debtor and Creditor 2
    • Collections
    • Creditors Rights
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 11 1
    • Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 13 1
    • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7 1
    • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
  • Other 1
    • Solo & Small Firm Practice

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    The Burns Law Firm, LLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Maryland
    1994, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Third and Eleventh Circuits
    1999, District of Columbia
    Memberships
    Bar Association of Baltimore City
    Howard County (Chair, Bankruptcy Committee), Prince George's County (Chair, Bankruptcy Committee), Maryland State (Chair, Young Lawyer's Division, Public Service Committee, 1996-1997) and American (Chair, Young Lawyers Division National Bankruptcy Committee, 1998-1999) Bar Associations
    Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association (Division Chair, 2003-2004
    Board Member, 2000-2005).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Boston University School of Law
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Hunter College of the City University of New York
    Class of 1987
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1962
    New York, N.Y., July 9, 1962

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