J. Scott Burns
Scott Burns
Phoenix
Arizona (AZ)
Real Estate
Estate Planning & Probate
Business/Corporate
Profile
BURNS AND BURNS, P.C. is a third generation Arizona law firm founded by F. Britton Burns who began his practice in 1941.
BURNS AND BURNS, P.C. specializes in Corporate Law. Real Estate (commercial and residential) and Landlord-Tenant issues as well as providing experienced legal representation in the areas of Estate Planning-Asset Protection (Wills, Trusts, Marital Agreements) Foundation Formation and Probate. Our law firm is a member of Wealth Counsel, a national network of estate planning attorneys.
Mr. J. Scott Burns, as senior partner, has an AV (5.0) rating, which is the highest peer review ranking offered for legal skill and ability by Martindale-Hubbell. Since 1987, Mr. J. Scott Burns has been licensed as a Certified Real Estate Specialist by the Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Burns is also listed in Phoenix Top Lawyers Magazine and AZ Finest Lawers.
BURNS AND BURNS, P.C. is affiliated with J. S. Burns Real Estate and Mr. J. Scott Burns is the designated broker for J. S. Burns Real Estate.
Mr. Scott F. Burns joined the firm in 2007. Mr. Burns' clientele include professional athletes, business owners and families desirous of protecting their personal and professional legacies through the use of asset protection strategies, estate plannig and business consulting. Mr. Burns is also a licensed real estate agent with J. S. Burns Real Estate.
Selected To
Southwest Super Lawyers 2011
Southwest Super Lawyers 2010
Southwest Super Lawyers 2009
Southwest Super Lawyers 2008
Southwest Super Lawyers 2007
Certifications and Credentials
State Bar of Arizona – Board of Legal Specialization — Real Estate Law
About Scott Burns
Admitted: 1976, Arizona
Professional Webpage: www.b-blaw.com/bio_JSBurns.asp
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Real Estate Specialist, Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization; Licensed Arizona Real Estate Broker, 1986
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member of Real Estate Section of the Arizona State Bar Association; Member of Probate and Estate Planning Section of the Arizona State Bar Association
- Member: State Bar of Arizona Association
Pro bono/Community Service:
- The Thunderbirds, Christian Athlete Ministries
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Speaker Arizona State Bar Course on Professionalism
Verdicts and Settlements:
- During the 33 years of practice, Mr. Burns has represented clients in over 350 law suits, including arguments in the Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona Court of Appeals and numerous jury trials at the Superior Court level. For 10 years, Mr. Burns represented a national title insurance company in state-wide litigation matters. Recently, the firm co-represented a Defendant to set aside a $700,000.00 Default Judgment in a real estate transaction and represented a Plantiff in connection with obtaining and collecting a $120,000.00 Judgment in a real estate transaction.
Transactions:
- Until present; Represented clients in over One Billion Dollars ($1,000,000,000.00) in real estate transactions. 2008; Represented a Small Business Association Premier Lender in 104 SBA 504 loan transactions in a dollar amount exceeding Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000.00). 2009; Represented a Small Business Association Premier Lender in over 50 SBA 504 loan transactions in a dollar amount exceeding Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00). 2010; Represented a Small Business Association Premier Lender in over 39 SBA 504 loan transactions in a dollar amount exceeding Thirteen Million Dollars.
Representative Clients:
- Our client list is confidential.
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- AV (5.0) rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Since 1987, Certified Legal Specialist in Real Estate Law by the Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization; Licensed real estate broker; Member of Wealth Counsel; Listed in Phoenix Magazine Top lawyers; Listed in AZ Finest Lawyers.
Educational Background:
- 1976 Graduate of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers School of Law.
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