Law Offices Of John Burns, PLLC
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Founded in 1997 in Austin, TX, Law Offices of John Burns, PLLC specializes in elder law, veterans benefits, and business law. With a retired military background and firsthand experience as a family caregiver, John Burns is not only a VA accredited attorney but also a certified Guardian ad litem in Texas. The firm offers assistance with Medicaid planning, trusts, living wills, business contracts, and biotechnology patents, intending to help businesses start, grow, and prosper. Their unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise ensures compassionate and efficient service.
Specialties
Work type
Mergers and acquisitions, Commercial contract, Family-related (e.g., prenuptials), Real estate
Service type
Document review, Contract dispute resolution, Drafting
Entity to represent
Individual, Business, Non-profit, Other
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Law Offices Of John Burns, PLLC
13062 Hwy. 290 West, Ste. 115
Austin, TX 78737
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Work Experience
Founder
Law Offices of John Burns, PLLC
2013 - Present
General Counsel
OriGen Biomedical
2014 - 2015
Sr. Director, Contracts
Life Technologies Corporation
2011 - 2013
Sr. Director, Legal Systems
Life Technologies Corporation
2008 - 2013
Director Ambion Legal
Ambion, Inc. (subsidiary of Applied Biosystems)
2006 - 2008
Sr. Patent Attorney
Applied Biosystems, Inc.
2003 - 2006
General Counsel
Advanced Tissue Sciences
2001 - 2002
Patent Associate, BioPharma Practice Group
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
1998 - 2001
Associate, Corporate Practie Group
Fenwick & West
1997 - 1998
Research Health Scientist
Center for Molecular Biology in Medicine (Stanford Med- Palo Alto VA)
1991 - 1994
Post-doctoral fellow
Scripps Clinic, La Jolla
1988 - 1991
Officer
United States Navy
1975 - 1980
Education
Baylor College of Medicine
1988
University of California at Davis School of Law
Law
1997
University of California at Davis School of Law
1997
San Diego State University
1982
Baylor College of Medicine
Virology & Epidemiology
1988
San Diego State University
Microbiology
1982
Ohio State Univ
Microbiology
1975
Ohio State Univ
1975
Associations & Affiliations
BioAustin, a Texas Nonprofit Corporation
President
Austin Bar Association
Member
Publications
Texas CEO Magazine
Protecting Your Company's Intellectual Property
2014
Speaking Engagements
Village on the Park
Durable Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives
2016
How to Start a Profitable and Successful Small Business
Legal Issues Related to Starting a Small Business
2013
How to Run a Profitable and Successful Small Business
Legal Issues Related to Running a Small Business
2013
BioAustin Professional Development Seminar Series
Protecting your Company's Intellectual Property
2013
Services offered
Contract Attorney
Corporate Law Attorney
Intellectual Property Lawyer