$ 600-750 per hour
Nigel is the Principal Attorney at The Law Offices of Nigel Burns, which he founded in in 2005. Nigel has over 25 years experience as an attorney and graduated from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Nigel is a zealous and conscientious advocate who puts his clients first always.
Besides Nigel's dedication to his law practice, Mr. Burns is a loving husband and proud father of five beautiful children. Nigel, originally from Ireland enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his son's basketball team, watching boxing and representing boxers and reading History.
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Practice Areas
27 years | 500 cases
27 years | 500 cases
27 years | 500 cases
27 years | 500 cases
$ 600-750 per hour
33%-40%
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Acquired: 1999
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800 W. 1st Street, Suite 401-12, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
19 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Nigel fights for his clients
I hired Nigel Burns to help me after my husband was killed as collateral damage (in a crosswalk, no less) in a road rage incident. Needless to say, I was a wreck and didn’t know where to turn. Nigel was recommended to me by a friend and it was the best choice I could have made, at a time when it was ...
Posted by Adam | June 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney
My attorney, Nigel, is a special and powerful team member.
Nigel Burns has been my personal lawyer, trusted advisor and dear friend for over a decade. His depth of knowledge paired with legal expertise makes him a big part of my overall business and personal life not only legal matters. Having been through so much with him from contracts to trials I have s...
Posted by Julienne | June 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
Nigel has been my family law lawyer for several years and he has been nothing but competent, efficient and effective in protecting my and my children's interests. More than that, his whole team has been empathetic and compassionate all throughout the process.
Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
Nigel was able to support me and my family during a difficult time, and had a comforting approach. He kept the overall wellness of the family at the forefront, and created a positive experience inside of negative circumstances. He was able to achieve a good possible result for us all. Definitely rec...
Posted by John W | October 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
AMAZING!!!
Nigel and his team are phenomenal! They represented by Grandmother in an elderly abuse case. I can’t express my appreciation for the sincere concern, amazing care & attention to detail. Overall expertise and services were beyond and above excellent! Thank you Nigel Burns and team for taking care of m...
"Mr. Burns is a strong advocate for his clients. I have known him profesionally for more than 15 years and have had clients advise me personally how much they respected and appreciated the work he had done for them in their matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. NIgel is a highly respected trial lawyer and would be a great choice for anyone needing good representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nigel is an excellent trial lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients. If you're about to go to trial, you want Nigel on your side."
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2014
Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
2005 - Present
Principal, The Law Offices of Nigel Burns
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Lumberg Law Offices
1999 - 2002
Associate Attorney, Lopez & Hodes
1998 - 1998
Attorney, United States Attorney's Office
1995 - 1996
Associate Attorney, Harney Law Firm
2004 - Present
Irish American Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
2014
Elder Legal Rights Seminar
2014
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