Nigel John Burns

Nigel John Burns

3.4
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Personal Injury ... +2 more

800 W. 1st Street, Suite 401-12, Los Angeles, CA

About Nigel

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

27 years | 500 cases

30%
Litigation 30%

27 years | 500 cases

30%
Personal Injury 20%

27 years | 500 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 15%

27 years | 500 cases

15%
Estate Planning 5%

27 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Nigel Burns

800 W. 1st Street, Suite 401-12, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

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Nigel John Burns's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shannon | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Review

I am so grateful to Nigel Burns Law Offices. Both Brandon and Nigel have helped me through such a difficult time. I have felt safe with them. If that makes sense. Throughout my child custody case my ex and his lawyer have gone to desperate and extreme measures. It has been such a tough emotional roll...er coaster. Brandon and Nigel are not only really knowledgeable they are superior lawyers. It felt like they actually cared about me and my case. They supported me in every way. Brandon does such great job of explaining what was going on every step of the way. He breaks it down so I can understand, most of the legal terminology is over my head. He has sort of a "tuff love" way about him that I found very helpful. He is extremely thorough and talented. He made me feel like I was their only case. They were there when I needed quick legal advice as well as listening to my frustrations. Nigel has a very even-keeled way about him, and an Irish humor that got me to laugh even if I was crying. He is very talented and professional. If there is such a thing as "bedside manor" with lawyers they have it. They put a stop to the other lawyers shenanigans and practice law with a moral code. I am beyond grateful for them.

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Nigel John Burns's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."

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Adam Wentland

Litigation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nigel is an aggressive, knowledgeable attorney, who has a true compassion for his clients."

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Johnny Lai

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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S. Shawn Shaffie

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christa Hill

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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John Burns

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. NIgel is a highly respected trial lawyer and would be a great choice for anyone needing good representation."

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Benjamin Arsenian

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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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Dennis Minna

Personal injury lawyer

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Adam Wentland

Litigation lawyer

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Rolando Gutierrez

Class action lawyer

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Dimitri Gross

Business lawyer

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Kevin Liebeck

Medical malpractice lawyer

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John Burns

Personal injury lawyer

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Benjamin Arsenian

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

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

Associations

2004 - Present

Irish American Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1998

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University College Cork

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2014

Know Your Legal Rights

Elder Legal Rights Seminar

Publications

2014

The OC Gavel Numerous Articles

Languages

English

Spanish

Farsi

Amharic

Activity

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