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John Brister Burns
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Biography
John Burns has provided competent and comprehensive counsel to individual and corporate clients for more than 25 years. Hailed by his peers for his trustworthy and practical approach to the law, Mr. Burns is widely recognized for his legal acumen and skill. John Burns Law, PLLC currently has two locations in Franklin, TN and Decatur, AL.
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Licensed in Alabama for 8 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 13 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 36 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
John Burns Law, PLC
219 3rd Ave N, #2000, Franklin, TN, 37064
John Burns Law, PLLC
601 Johnston Street SE, Decatur, AL, 35601
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, John Burns Law PLC
2014 - 2016
Partner, Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis LLP
2012 - 2014
Attorney, Dickinson Wright, PLLC
2001 - 2012
Attorney, Baker Donelson
1993 - 2000
Staff Attorney, Tennessee Court Of Appeals
1992 - 1993
Associate, McDonell Boyd
1990 - 1992
Associate, King & Ballow
Associations
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, State Taxation of Trusts SubcommitteeChair
Nashville Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Mississippi Bar
Member
American Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association, Taxation Section, State and Local Tax Executive Committee
Member
American Bar Foundation
Fellow
Tennessee Federal Tax Institute
Trustee
Harry Phillips American Inn of Court
Master of the Bench
2014 - 2016
Tennessee Bar Association, Tax Law SectionChair
Education
2001
University of Florida
LL.M - Master of Laws
1990
University of Mississippi School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Mississippi
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Tennessee Bar Association Tax Seminar
Tennessee Tax Update
2013
National Business Institute
The Probate Process from Start to Finish
2012
National Business Institute
Tax Exempt Organizations from Start to Finish
2012
Chattanooga Tax Practitioners
Tennessee Tax Update
2010
Tennessee Society of CPAs State Tax Conference
A New Era for Business Taxes
2010
Council on State Taxation’s 41st Annual Meeting
Property Tax Developments and Litigation Update
Publications
2011
The Family Advocate, Section of Family Law, American Bar Association
The Prenup as Estate Planning Tool or Trap?
2007
The Tax Lawyer, Section of Taxation, American Bar Association
ANR Pipeline: Beware of the Relief Sought
Languages
English