John P. Burns
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John P. Burns
Biography
John P. Burns is an experienced and succesfu personal injury attorney in Orange County, California. He is a former president of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Burns is a former U.S. Marine Officer and pilot. He was also a former airline captain for Trans World Airlines. His practice involves car, truck and motorcyle accidents, train derailments and airplane crash injury and death cases. He has authored a book entitled "9 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your California Vehicle Accident Case" which is available for free on his website www.theorangecountyaccidentlawyer.com
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Charges 1/3 of total recovery.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
President in year 2000 Orange County Trial Lawyers ASSOC.
Year: Current
Description:
Owner The Law Offices of John P. Burns/Calton & Burns, L.L.P.
Year: 1981 - Current
Description: Practicing personal injury law in California since 1981. Former partner in the law firm of Calton & Burns, L.L.P. Presently owner of The Law Offices of John P. Burns. Served as a Judge Pro Tem of the Orange County Supeior Court and Mediator for the Orange County Superior Court. Past President of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. Numerous trials and seven figure settlements.
Professional Associations
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Secretary, Treasurer, Vice- President, President (1996 - 2000)
American Association for Justice Member, Aviation Section (1981 - Current)
Consumer Attorneys of California Member (1981 - Current)
Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles Member (1990 - Current)
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association President (2000 - 2001)
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego Member (1985 - Current)
Publications
9 MISTAKES THAT CAN RUIN YOUR CALIFORNIA VEHICLE ACCIDENT CASE WORD ASSOCATION PRESS (April, 2011)
Awards
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Award Of Excellence For Leadership
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association 2000.0
Note: Received Award of Excellence from Orange County Trial Lawyers Association for succesful efforts in defeating an insurance company sponsored no fault sytem for California vehicle accidents.
Education
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Western State University College of Law J.D. | Law
Year: 1977 - 1981
Honors: Activities: Intern for law school credit with the Orange County District Attorney office, Harbor Court Division. Tried actual traffic cases as a law student.
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Monmouth University B.A. | Political Science
Year: 1958 - 1962
Honors: Spent summers in U.S. Marine Corps Officer Training In Quantico, VA. Commissioned as 2d lieutenant on graduation , left for naval aviator flight training after graduation. Class President Senior Year Activities: Student Body Government, Edited Scool paper
Certifications
- Graduation Certificate: National College of Trial Advocacy
Websites
http://www.johnburnslawoc.com
Website
31473 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 201, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 496-7006