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John William Burns
About John
Biography
Elder Law and Veterans Benefits, Certified Guardian ad litem (Texas), VA Accredited Attorney. Retired military. Ready to help with Powers of Attorney, Advanced Medical Directives, Medicaid planning and eligibility, Trusts and Living Wills, and VA benefits including Aid & Attendance.
Family caregiver for three parents in their mid-80s. I know what dealing with aging parents and facing end of life decisions with dignity really means.
Business, contracts and biotechnology patents. Let me help you get your company started, grow, and prosper!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Elder Law
30%
10 years
Business
20%
29 years
Intellectual Property
20%
27 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John Burns, PLLC
13062 Hwy. 290 West, Ste. 115, Austin, TX, 78737
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Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Very Satisfied
John was very professional and knowledgeable. He assisted me with understanding a few different contracts. You can tell that he puts a lot of effort into providing all the necessary legal information and a little more. I was very satisfied with his advisement and did not feel that something was la...
Posted by Ron | August 11, 2013 | Licensing
A knowledgable and professional Lawyer!
Mr. Burns helped me recently and was available THAT day in formulating a Licensing agreement when I was pressed for time. His response was professional,quick and he kept me well informed during the process. I would highly recommend him and will use his expertise again when needed.
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Founder, Law Offices of John Burns, PLLC
2014 - 2015
General Counsel, OriGen Biomedical
2011 - 2013
Sr. Director, Contracts, Life Technologies Corporation
2008 - 2013
Sr. Director, Legal Systems, Life Technologies Corporation
2006 - 2008
Director Ambion Legal, Ambion, Inc. (subsidiary of Applied Biosystems)
2003 - 2006
Sr. Patent Attorney, Applied Biosystems, Inc.
2001 - 2002
General Counsel, Advanced Tissue Sciences
1998 - 2001
Patent Associate, BioPharma Practice Group, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
1997 - 1998
Associate, Corporate Practie Group, Fenwick & West
1991 - 1994
Research Health Scientist, Center for Molecular Biology in Medicine (Stanford Med- Palo Alto VA)
1988 - 1991
Post-doctoral fellow, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla
1975 - 1980
Officer, United States Navy
Associations
2013 - Present
BioAustin, a Texas Nonprofit CorporationPresident
2013 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
Education
1997
University of California at Davis School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Baylor College of Medicine
PhD - Doctorate
1982
San Diego State University
MS - Master of Science
1975
Ohio State Univ
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Village on the Park
Durable Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives
2013
How to Start a Profitable and Successful Small Business
Legal Issues Related to Starting a Small Business
2013
How to Run a Profitable and Successful Small Business
Legal Issues Related to Running a Small Business
2013
BioAustin Professional Development Seminar Series
Protecting your Company's Intellectual Property
Publications
2014
Texas CEO Magazine
Protecting Your Company's Intellectual Property
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers