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Nathaniel Edward Burney

Nathaniel Edward Burney

9.2

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 90% White Collar Crime
    12 years, 500 cases (2 examples)
  • 10% Class Action
    3 years, 2 cases (1 example)

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Hourly ($350-$450/hour)

Payment types

Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    747 3rd Ave Fl 32
    New York, NY 10017
    Office: 212-797-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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About me: Nathaniel has successfully defended high-level individuals being investigated or charged with white-collar crimes. Previous clients include a Bear Stearns... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Nathan Burney Review”

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Client Review: Nathan Burney was an integral part of the legal team which represented me against in a fraud case brought the US DOJ. To begin with the DOJ... more
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“Nathan Burney is the best!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-09 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Nathan settled our case quickly, and we were extremely satisfied with the outcome. He is professional, knowledgeable, competent, helpful and fair.... more

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Nathaniel is one of the finest courtroom lawyers it has ever been my privilege to see in action. He is poised and is always in control of not only... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Don Berthiaume , Washington (DC), 5 months ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 12 years since Nathaniel Edward Burney was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • 11 years since Nathaniel Edward Burney was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 3 years since Nathaniel Edward Burney was first licensed to practice law in MD.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal Attorney at The Burney Law Firm, LLC 2007–present
Managing Attorney at Apex Law Group 2006–2007
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Georgetown University Law Center Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
University of Virginia History BA - Bachelor of Arts 1992

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Excellence for the Future Award - Advanced Constitutional Law CALI

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Federal Bar Council
New York City Bar Association, International Law Committee
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Would a paid lawyer make a difference to have...
Nathaniel's answer: First of all, if one can afford a private attorney, then one should not be using public defenders.... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
The Criminal Lawyer The Criminal Lawyer 2009
Understanding the Investigative Process to Better Defend Your Client Inside the Minds: Strategies for Defending Internet Pornography Charges 2008
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Cases
Title:
United States v. [Confidential]
Practice Area:
White Collar Crime
Outcome:
Probation (non-Guidelines sentence)
Description:
Client pled to entire indictment with other counsel, facing sentencing on multiple counts of conspiracy to steal trade secrets. Government sought 4.5...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Title III Wiretaps and Eavesdropping Hope for Hopeless Cases: Defending Wiretaps and Tape Recordings 2009
Child Pornography Hope for Hopeless Cases: Defending an Internet Pornography Case 2008