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David H. Burns
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Biography
My hobbies include reading, astronomy, history, politics and Texas Hold 'Em.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 42 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 43 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of David H. Burns
122 South Calhoun St., Tallahassee, FL, 32301-1518
Law Offices of David H. Burns
122 S Calhoun St, Tallahassee, FL, 323011518
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Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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The Best Car Accident Lawyer!
I'm glad I hired David. I just felt incredibly taken care of. I didn't have to worry about how the case was progressing. Whenever I had a question, David would pick up immediately or call me back within a day or so. The result was great - more than I expected. Thank you to David for a job well done.
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"David Burns is an outstanding attorney and a well-respected member of the Tallahassee legal community. He knows the law, takes excellent care of his clients and is highly professional and ethical."
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"I have known David Burns during his entire legal career and worked on cases with and against him. David is an excellent advocate for his clients and is a well-respected professional."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. David does a great job for his clients. He is a very hard working and smart lawyer who knows his practice area well and represents his clients enthusiastically. I've handled cases on the opposite side of David and always found him to be very professional and trustworthy in all he does. He is focused on ensuring that his clients obtain their best results possible."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr Burns is an experienced attorney with high skills and ethics in the representation of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with David when we were both in the same firm 10 years ago and I have worked on cases with him. I am familiar with his work and it is my opinion that David is an outstanding lawyer who is very knowledgeable about the law and has the highest ethical standards."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known David professionally and personally for 15 years. He is a passionate advocate for injured persons. I've seen him in trial and I know that he puts his clients' interests before his own. He makes sure he and his legal team give each client the time and attention needed to ensure the best result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is an excellent lawyer who enjoys an outstanding professional reputation across the state. He is a caring advocate for his clients and obtains outstanding results. I highly recommend David to anyone who is in need of a very qualified personal injury/wrongful death attorney."
"David has been a valuable colleague who has for years shared his extensive knowledge and experience with me and other members of the legal community. I have had the good fortune to try a case with his law firm and, throughout, we relied on his judgment and guidance during the entire litigation process. He places his client's best interests ahead of his own. I strongly endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
1982
J. Hillis Miller Memorial Award, University of Florida
1982
Hall of Fame, University of Florida
1980
Law Review, University Of Florida Law Review
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Law Offices Of David H. Burns, P. A.
1987 - 1993
Partner, Huey, Guilday & Tucker
1982 - 1985
Attorney, Messer, Rhodes and Vickers
Associations
2011 - Present
Lawyers To The Rescue
1994 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
1983 - Present
Florida Justice Association
1983 - Present
American Association For Justice
1982 - Present
Tallahassee Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Farmer v. Dave Howell Tires, Inc.
Jury verdict
On the job explosion
Settlement for multiple millioms of dollars
Log Truck Injury
Jury award of $3.1 Million Dollars
Insurance bad faith - catastrophic injury
Client obtained more than $2 Million
Police officer automobile crash
Jury verdict in excess of $3 million dollars
Wrongful Death - Defective Dump Trailer
Million Dollar Settlement
Education
1982
University of Florida
Juris Doctor
1979
University of Southern California
M.S.S.M.
1970
University of West Georgia
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2001
Coverage issues
Insurance coverage issues in Florida practice
1999
Seminar
Trying Automobile Injury Cases In Florida
1997
Litigation Practice in Florida
Winning litigation techniques for trial lawyers
1996
Trial Advocacy in Florida
Effective Legal Advocacy
Publications
2001
Insurance Litigation
Coverage issues
1999
Trying The Automobile Injury Case In Florida
Damages in Auto cases
1997
Litigation Practice In Florida
Personal Injury
1996
Trial Advocacy In Florida
Plaintiff's Perspective
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I avoided a car accident, with a car going the wrong way down a one way road, and hit a stop sign. Do I have a case?
11 Oct 2015
Q&A
Auto devaluation due to car accident, 4 car accident, rear ended
03 Jul 2015
Q&A
Is it normal for personal injury lawyer to send me to neurologist
27 May 2015
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Evidence For Your Auto Accident Claim
28 Apr 2011
Legal Guide
What to do when you are released from emergency room
05 Nov 2009
Legal Guide
Florida No-Fault (PIP) Benefits Guide
03 Nov 2009