James J. Burns, Esq.
James J. Burns is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who has been defending municipalities and school districts in negligence and law enforcement litigation throughout New York State, in both state and Federal courts during his entire legal career. Mr. Burns has also defended clients in automobile, labor law and wrongful death actions, and represented injured victims in personal injury litigation. Mr. Burns has represented land developers and interested citizen groups before municipal planning and zoning boards and litigated disputes arising out of the decisions rendered by the municipal boards. Mr. Burns has lectured at continuing legal education seminars and other public forums.
Mr. Burns received a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from the University of Scranton. He received a law degree from Vermont Law School. Prior to founding the Firm, Mr. Burns practiced with the law firm of DeGraff, Foy, Holt-Harris & Mealey, LLP in Albany.
Mr. Burns is admitted to the Bars of New York State, the United States District Court, Northern District of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Burns is involved with religious and other community based non-profit organizations. He is currently a legal advisor to Adoption Resources & Counseling Center, Inc. and Schenectady Light Opera Company.
Quick Links
- Current Position
- Areas of Practice
- Bar Admissions
- Education
- Professional Associations and Memberships
- Past Employment