Thomas J. Burns
Mr. Burns is a shareholder with the firm's Salt Lake City office. He is a member of the firm's Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Litigation Sections. He is a member of the Family Law, Litigation, and Appellate Sections of the Utah State Bar. Mr. Burns has 9 years of legal experience, including 5 years clerking for the Honorable William A. Thorne of the Utah Court of Appeals prior to entering private practice. His practice focuses on litigation, family law, and appellate practice.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Appellate Practice
EDUCATION
University of Utah, S. J. Quinney College of Law - J.D. (2000)
- Traynor Moot Court Competition (1998-1999)
- Trial Advocacy Competition (1999)
University of Utah - B.A., History; B.S., Economics (1996)
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- Utah
- All State and Federal Courts in Utah
INDUSTRIES
- Domestic
PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
- Member, Utah Minority Bar Association (2000-2005); Participating Member, UMBA Mentoring Committee; Elected Secretary, Executive Council (2002-2003)
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Law Clerk, Honorable William A. Thorne, Utah Court of Appeals
REPRESENTATIVE CASES/DEALS
- Glew v. Ohio Savings, 2007 UT 56
- Carsten v. Carsten, 2007 UT App 174
- Sill v. Sill, 2007 UT App 173
- Bryner v. Bryner, 2007 UT App 182
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