John Douglas Burns is an attorney and Managing Member of The Burns Law Firm, LLC in Greenbelt, Maryland. Mr. Burns' practice emphasizes Chapter 11 business reorganizations and representation of consumer debtors under Chapter 7, 13 and 11. He also works with clients who are interested in addressing their financial issues without the use of bankruptcy protection.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 1999 | 03/01/2021 |
MD | Active | 1994 | 03/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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BV®Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
American Jurisprudence Award | American Jurisprudence Award in Professional Responsibility | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate in the Bankruptcy Department | Whiteford Taylor & Preston | 1992 - 1996 |
Law Clerk | Law Clerk to the Honorable E. Stephen Derby of US Bankruptcy Court for District of Maryland | 1991 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Prince George's County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section | Committee Chair | 1996 - Present |
Anne Arundel County Bar Association | Served as Chair | N/A |
Howard County Bar Association | Served as Chair on Bankruptcy Committee | N/A |
Maryland State Bar Association | Current Member | N/A |
Bankruptcy Bar Association of Maryland | Board of Directors | 2001 - 2002 |
Maryland State Bar Association | Served as Member of Board of Governors | 1998 - 2000 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Burns Bankruptcy LawFirm | Personal Bankruptcy FAQ | 2012 |
Burns Bankruptcy LawFirm | Corporate Bankruptcy FAQ | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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The Boston University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor - cum laude | 1991 |
City University of New York, Hunter College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts | N/A |
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I endorse this lawyer. He is very creative in solving client problems in bankruptcy. I would refer clients to this attorney.
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