Jonathan Stephen Burns

Jonathan Stephen Burns

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 19 years

Car accident Lawyer at Boca Raton, FL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Slip and Fall Accident, Trucking Accident

2300 Glades Road, Suite 460W, Boca Raton, FL

About Jonathan

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

In my years of practicing law, I have handled thousands of car accident cases ranging from soft tissue cases to wrongful death cases.

21 years

40%
Slip and Fall Accident 20%

I have litigated and tried numerous slip and fall accidents throughout my career including cases involving major banks, supermarkets and box stores.

21 years

20%
Trucking Accident 20%

I began my legal career defending trucking companies against lawsuits and have used that insight in representing the injured against trucking companies from the Plaintiff's side.

21 years

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

I have extensive experience handling wrongful death cases. I defended wrongful death cases as a defense lawyer and have since litigated and tried numerous wrongful death cases from the Plaintiff's side.

21 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

JB Law, P.A.

2300 Glades Road, Suite 460W, Boca Raton, FL, 33431

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Jonathan Stephen Burns's Reviews

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Posted by Vanessa | September 05, 2014 | Insurance

"...my settlement was much more than I ever expected."

After my car accident in 2014 Mr. Jonathan Stephen Burns took my case. I wasn't trying to get rich, I just didn't want to deal with the insurance companies. It seemed like a very slow process at first, but once Mr. Jonathan Stephen Burns took over my case everything went smoothly...my settlement was... much more than I ever expected. I would recommend Mr. Jonathan Stephen Burns to everyone and he will be the first one I call if I every need another attorney. Thanks Again, Vanessa Attart, MBA

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Ryan Sherman

Unknown lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonathan Burns. He is a highly skilled attorney and a diligent advocate for his clients, and is well respected in the South Florida legal community."

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Andrew Smallman

Wrongful death lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent advocate for his clients and is someone I would trust to get results."

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Grant Goodman

Car accident lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because of his personal attention and tenacity. I had the pleasure of working with him on a significant case. We had plenty of options for our co-counsel but chose to work with Jonathan. Not one day went by where we were anything less than thrilled with our selection. He was everything we hoped and the staunchest advocate we could have asked for. I early await the next opportunity to work with him. He is simply terrific."

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Steven Nullman

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Burns is an experienced, tough litigator, who works diligently to achieve the best and most favorable results for his client.."

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Brad Milhauser

Slip and fall accident lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Jonathan for many years and on numerous matters. He is bright, efficient and a talented attorney. I have absolutely no hesitation in referring clients to him and working with him on a regular basis"

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Bradley Ross

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Based on my experiences working with Jonathan, he is one of the best and brightest personal injury / civil justice attorneys in South Florida, excelling at zealous advocacy for his clients and continually achieving excellent results."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Leifer Law Firm

2009 - 2014

Attorney, Wites & Kapetan, P.A.

2007 - 2009

Associate, Thornton Davis & Fein

2006 - 2007

Associate, Nicklaus & Associates, PA

Associations

2009 - Present

Broward County Justice Association

Member

2009 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

Education

2006

St. Thomas University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2000

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2013

James Publishing Florida Causes of Action

2005

Thomson West Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal

Languages

English

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