also known as James R. Burn Jr.
Jim Burn, a 1985 graduate of Duquesne University, earned his J.D. from the University of Dayton in 1988. In law school, Jim served as President of the Student Bar Association and as President of the law fraternity, Phi Delta Phi, dedicated to promoting the ethical practice of law. With over 20 years experience in the areas of Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability, Jim has dedicated his professional life to helping injured people. Jim is ranked AV by Martindale Hubble, the highest ranking that can be given to a Practicing Attorney.
From his Presidency of the Student Bar Association in law school to his legal practice to his current elected positions, Jim has always sought to speak up for his community. Jim is the past mayor of the Borough of Millvale, Pennsylvania from 1994 to 2005; past chairman of the Allegheny County Democratic Committee; current Allegheny County Council Member since 2006; and current Chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.
Jim was recently appointed as a Hearing Committee Member for the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, joining a select few whose responsibility is to review the conduct of peers and their practice of law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Jim was named Mayor of the Year in 1997 by the Pennsylvania State Mayor’s Association; was honored as one of Pennsylvania’s Top 50 political Influencers by Politics PA in 2010. He has appeared on local and national radio and television programs to comment on a variety of legal and political issues affecting his clients and constituents.
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Acquired: 1988
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810 Penn Avenue Fifth Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
19 Client Reviews
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Posted by John | March 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Excellent Practitioner
I am a successful attorney who hired James for his expertise in dealing with VA claims. He meets that same high bar that I set for my self in my practice. He is very knowledgeable regarding both substance and procedure. He is accessible, responsible and a pleasure to work with. He has my ...
Posted by Jim | December 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Superb Navigator of Veterans Administration Quagmire
I was on a train going nowhere before I somehow got referred to James Burn. I was dealing with a local VSO representative who was overwhelmed and inexperienced. I was sick and getting sicker. It seemed nothing was getting done...because it actually wasn't. No evidence was being submitted, ...
Posted by Kenneth | May 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
The Best !!!!!
Jim is a special and caring person and the ultimate attorney you would want to fight for you! We have had this in touch and personal relationship since Susan put us together over two years ago. To sift through the VA pitfalls and dead ends , Jim is your bulldog!I cannot express enough what a fighter...
Posted by robert | June 23, 2015 | Workers Compensation
Top Notch Dedicated Loyal Attorney - Individual
I was once a victim of a company that did not want to accept responsibily or be held accountable for there actions. I was a scared individual till the day i met Attorney James R Burn. From day one the things that he talked about reguarding my case never deviated or was his expectations ever second gu...
Posted by Donald Campbell | August 18, 2013
I recommend, and would use him again
Jim is a very good lawyer, he has the experience to get the job done in his clients favor. I would recommend him to anyone that needs a lawter that nows how to win.
"I endorse this lawyer. He has represented injured clients for 24 years, after 10 years of practice he received an AV Rating from Martindale Hubbell. He has taken cases to the Supreme Court in order to change laws for the benefit of Pennsylvania's injured workers. His service has included being a council member for the Workers Comp Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association. He is currently serving as a hearing committee member for the Disciplinary Board. He has also been serving the public as an elected official for 20 years, first as the Mayor of Millvale, then as a County Councilman and now as Democratic State Party Chairman."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an industrious hard working lawyer who works diligently for his clients. I recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Burn has helped thousands of injured workers in a very caring and compassionater manner."
Social Security & Disability lawyer
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Community Award, Mooseheart
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top 50 Political Influencers, Politics, PA
2002
Community Service Award, North Hills Community Outreach
1998
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
Mayor of the Year, PA State Mayor's Association
1987
American Jurisprudence Award,
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012 - Present
Hearing Committee Member, Disciplinary Board, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
2010 - Present
Chairman, Pennsylvania Democratic Party
2009 - Present
Attorney, Cohen, Placitella & Roth
2006 - Present
Councilman, District -3, Allegheny County Council
1993 - Present
Attorney, Abes Baumann, P.C.
1900 - Present
Associate, Abes Baumann Attorneys at Law
2011 - 2011
President, Allegheny County Council
2006 - 2011
Chairman, Allegheny County Democratic Committee
1994 - 2005
Mayor, Millvale Borough
1990 - 1993
Attorney, Scarlata & Plastino
1988 - 1990
Attorney, John R. DeAngelis & Associates
Member
1998 - 2000
Allegheny County Bar Association (Workers' Compensation Section)Member
Favorable ruling
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Legal Answers
Do you have to complete a hearing to get workers compensation benefits reinstated?
20 Apr 2013
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18 Apr 2013