John Steven Burton

John Steven Burton

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Practice Areas

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  • 40% Personal Injury
  • 35% Litigation
  • 20% Ethics / Professional Responsibility
  • 5% Real Estate

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Burleigh Ethan Cooper

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Burleigh Cooper , Santa Cruz (CA), 10 months ago
Ashley Beatrice Rahn Wheelock

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Ashley Wheelock , Santa Cruz (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

39 years since John Steven Burton was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1974 03/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner/Owner at Burton, Schmal & DiBenedetto, LLP 2008–present
Partner/Owner at Burton, Volkmann & Schmal, LLP 1997–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Santa Clara University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor (summa cum laude) 1974
Santa Clara University History Bachelor of Arts 1971
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Northern California Super Lawyers 2010
Super Lawyer Northern California Super Lawyers 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Director Santa Cruz County Bar Association 2010–present
Member Monterey County Bar Association 1997–present
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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Preventing Legal Malpractice Monthly MCLE Luncheon 2004
Professional Liability Litigation Monthly MCLE Luncheon 1999
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