$ 250-350 per hour
James is the Managing Partner at the young and forward thinking, business law firm Albuquerque Business Law, P.C. in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a primary focus on General Counsel, Business Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Reorganization, Bankruptcy, and Foreclosure Defense. The focus of this firm is to provide businesses and individuals with cost-effective solutions to their legal needs. From contract drafting to representation before administrative bodies to full-blown litigation, the focus is always on achieving the client's goals in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible.
James T. Burns' specialties include: General Counsel for Businesses: business formations, business reorganizations, commercial transactions, business agreement review and drafting, government contracting/purchasing, non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements, purchase and sale of business, business sucession planning, and any other business law concerns.
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17 years | 1,000 cases
16 years | 75 cases
$ 250-350 per hour
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Chat withState: New Mexico
Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
1801 Rio Grande Blvd NW Suite B, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
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Posted by Eric | November 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney
5 stars
James has been professional, and knowledgeable about any legal situation brought to his attention. His versatility alone is awe inspiring. And not only that. This is a good local business that cares about their clients. They add a personal touch with every case. They will contact you communicate wit...
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great attorney, very responsive
Mr. Burns greatly helped us out after we had spent thousands of dollars on other attorneys who did not move our case towards a resolution. Mr. Burns was the only attorney who asked us what our objectives were and then pushed until we reached our goal resolution.
Posted by Nick | July 29, 2014 | Business
Nick Harmon owner of Fresco Harmony
Fresco Harmony had been working with another firm that was taking advantage of us. James recommend we let go of their services and fix what was broken. If I had stayed on with that firm Fresco Harmony could have fallen much farther in debt. We cut our losses with those guys and ABL helped try to r...
Posted by Joshua | July 22, 2014 | Mergers & Acquisitions
Great business attorney
James helped us through a recent acquisition. He was the only attorney on the transaction that was worth his rate. I don't think the deal would have been completed if he hadn't been involved.
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Asset Protection Matters
I hired Mr. Burns to assist in Asset Protection when I had some business partners commit fraud. Mr. Burns was quick to resolve my matter and get me and my spouse out of the cross hairs. It was a pleasure to work with him. He was very professional, knowledgeable and responsive. Most importantly h...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Burns is an excellent business attorney, and he provides the highest quality service to his clients."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. James is a very responsible and knowledgeable lawyer who will put his client's needs first."
"James is a skilled litigator who exhibits rare professionalism in the litigation bar. Highly endorsed."
"James has the skills and the dedication to handle your foreclosure needs. I routinely send foreclosure clients his way."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Indefinitely Suspended issued in NM, 2018
updated on 03/03/2020Suspended indefinitely means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for an unknown period of time. The attorney will need to re-apply for admission to the Bar if he or she intends to resume practice in the future.
2015
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters - Rising Stars
2013
2013 Top Lawyers in New Mexico, The Legal Network
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Albuquerque Business Law, P.C.
2010 - 2013
Albuquerque Bar AssociationBoard - Bankruptcy, YLD
2010 - 2012
Albuquerque Bar AssociationBoard Member
2009
J.D.
2007
M.B.A.
2013
Foreclosure Defense
2014
2013
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