Brendan Scott Burns

Brendan Scott Burns

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Car Accidents ... +2 more

5000 Birch Street, West Tower, Suite 3000, Newport Beach, CA

About Brendan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 10%

15 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

15%-33%


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2011

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Burns Law Group, APC

5000 Birch Street, West Tower, Suite 3000, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Brendan Scott Burns's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (36) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 26 - 30 of 36 reviews

Posted by Richard | December 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I couldn’t have hired a better attorney!

Mr Burns from day one was punctual with appointments, phone calls, text responses, emails and always was informative and had answers to my questions. He even got back to me when I had a question during the weekend. The attorney handling my case prior to Mr Burns was the total opposite. Enough said to... that. I would not hesitate to hire Mr Burns again if needed.

Posted by Dolores | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Greatest Attorney Ever!!

I think there’s not enough words to describe how thankful, appreciative and blessed we(my family & Me) are with Brendan. He has represented 2 different cases in different occasions for Us. But, most recently, he represented me on a Workers Comp case. After our first phone conversation I knew he was t...he perfect attorney to represent my case. He is very caring, honest and always seemed eager to get me the proper treatment or at the very least get my case settled. Also, his busy days are no exception, he would always respond to my calls or text messages on the quickness. That to me shows Professionalism... Not long after signing with Brendan, my case was settled, now I can look for the proper care for my injury. With no doubt, I would highly recommend Brendan to family, friends and everyone in need of a Honest, professional, and caring attorney. Thank You Brendan!! God bless you and all you do Always...

Posted by Chelsea | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Game changer

I was 2 1/2 years into a workers compensation injury claim with a previous attorney when a trusted authority told me my case is going nowhere because my representation was sub-par. Brendan was recommended to me by that person and after one phone call with him I quickly realized what I was missing wi...th my other attorney. Brendan was caring and compassionate but most importantly was eager to get me proper treatment or get my case settled. He knew the inside and outs of the work comp system’s laws and it’s complicated nature. He responded to calls, texts, and emails within 1-2 days at max (most times it was immediate) and showed great competency and professionalism. After 2.5 years of intense, chronic pain and continuous treatment denials (which I thought was normal and didn’t know any better), Brendan came in and did what he does and now I’m finally going to get the treatments I need. Within 2 months of signing with Brendan he had my case settled!!! He is a super hero in my eyes. Myself and my family are so thankful for what he has done. I think he worked more on my case in those 2 months than my previous attorney did in 2.5 years!! If you want a hard working, honest, personal, caring attorney that actually talks with you (and not just his assistant), Brendan Burns is the guy for you.

Posted by Desiree | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great to work with!

Brendan was easy to work with and explained the entire process in great detail. I felt very comfortable and felt like he really listened to my concerns. He left no unanswered questions and always responded promptly. He discussed all of my options and asked what I was comfortable with. I would defini...tely recommend him to friends and family in the future.

Posted by Joan | April 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Workers comp lawyer!!!

Brendan walked me through the entire process and was always available to answer my questions. He was professional and empathetic to my situation. He also was able to get me the very best situation for my settlement. I am very happy with his services!

See All Client Reviews

Brendan Scott Burns's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Brendan
Henna H. Choi headshot
Henna Choi

Workers compensation lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"There are a lot of lawyers, and there are a lot of smart lawyers. But Brendan is one of the smartest lawyers that I've gotten to know. When it comes to workers' compensation law, he's the guru. What makes him stand out as a lawyer is that he has a good heart, he cares for his clients, and he is compassionate. If you hire Brendan, you will not regret. He will go above and beyond for you. He not only works hard but works smart, which is what you should look for in a lawyer. Hire him!"

Brett Sachs headshot
Brett Sachs

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I fully endorse Brendan Burns. When I first Brendan, we were on opposing sides. After witnessing his passion and aggressive advocacy he had for his client, I knew we had to have him on the plaintiff/applicant side. I approached Brendan to start Sachs Burns and now Brendan displays the same passion and aggression helping injured clients."

Justin Michael Kincheloe headshot
Justin Kincheloe

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brendan has tremendous experience in the worker's compensation field. After spending many years working on the defense side, he now represents plaintiffs who have been injured on the job. His vast knowledge and attention to detail give him the tools that he needs to deliver some great results for his clients."

Haasty Burns headshot
Haasty Burns

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Burns for almost 5 years and highly recommend his services. There are many areas of law that he excels in including contracts, personal injury and business. He also has excellent writing skills that far exceed most attorneys with his experience level."

David Nathan Iancu headshot
David Iancu

Real estate lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Attorney Burns for many years. He is highly intelligent, honest, and creative. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone in need of an attorney in Mr. Burns' area."

View All Endorsements
Chad Anthony Gerardi headshot
Chad Gerardi

Personal injury lawyer

Steven Richard Stewart headshot
Steven Stewart

Workers compensation lawyer

Edelmira Medina headshot
Edelmira Medina

Family lawyer

Henna H. Choi headshot
Henna Choi

Employment and labor lawyer

Joshua Park headshot
Joshua Park

Employment and labor lawyer

John Matthew Rajaee headshot
John Rajaee

Personal injury lawyer

Justin Michael Kincheloe headshot
Justin Kincheloe

Estate planning lawyer

David Nathan Iancu headshot
David Iancu

Personal injury lawyer

Emanuel K Hudson headshot
Emanuel Hudson

Family lawyer

Haasty Burns headshot
Haasty Burns

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Certifiied Specialist Workers' Compensation Law, State Bar of California

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2020

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2020

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2019

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2019

10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2018

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2017

Lead Counsel Certified, Lead Counsel

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Principal, Burns Law Group

2014 - 2017

Associate, Lansford & Gonzales

2013 - 2014

Associate, Watton, Discoe, Bassett & McMains

2010 - 2013

Associate, Law Offices of Allan Perry

Associations

2018 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2018 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

California Applicants' Attorneys Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Motorcycle Accident

200,000

Car Accident

100,000

Injured Worker

40,000

See More Legal Cases

Education

2009

Western State College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Wisconsin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2003

Autonomous University of Madrid

Liberal Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution