$ 250-350 per hour
James T. Burns
About James
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
14
Practice Areas
Business
10%
17 years | 1,000 cases
Mergers and Acquisitions
9%
16 years | 75 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Mexico for 15 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
Location
Albuquerque Business Law, P.C.
1801 Rio Grande Blvd NW Suite B, Albuquerque, NM, 87104
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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 Stephen | September 28, 2012 | Foreclosure
Professional and Knowledgeable
The staff at Albuquerque Business Law has been pleasure to deal with, particularly, James Burns. Mr. Burns has extensive knowledge and experience in his field. I walked away from my initial consultation feeling educated and comfortable with my decisions regarding foreclosure. His supporting staff i...
James T. Burns's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"James has the skills and the dedication to handle your foreclosure needs. I routinely send foreclosure clients his way."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
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.
Honors
2015
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters - Rising Stars
2013
2013 Top Lawyers in New Mexico, The Legal Network
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Albuquerque Business Law, P.C.
Associations
2010 - 2013
Albuquerque Bar AssociationBoard - Bankruptcy, YLD
2010 - 2012
Albuquerque Bar AssociationBoard Member
Education
2009
University of New Mexico School of Law
J.D.
2007
University of New Mexico
M.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2013
NBI Foreclosure Defense CLE
Foreclosure Defense
Publications
2014
2013
Personal Blog
Foreclosure Defense
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides