About

Thomas A. Burns is a highly skilled lawyer with a wealth of experience in appellate law, serving clients in Tampa, Florida and beyond. Thomas A. Burns is a distinguished board-certified appellate specialist with a proven track record of success in defending and prosecuting lawsuits at both the trial and appellate levels. With a background in federal and state courts, Mr. Burns brings a unique perspective to his practice that sets him apart from other attorneys in the field. Prior to his return to Florida, Mr. Burns honed his skills during five years of practice in Washington, D.C., with prestigious law firms such as Sidley Austin LLP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Upon relocating to Tampa, he continued to excel in the appellate departments of Hill Ward Henderson and Greenberg Traurig, P.A., representing leading companies across various industries in a wide range of disputes. Mr. Burns is well-versed in all aspects of appellate matters, having drafted merits briefs, amicus briefs, petitions for certiorari, petitions for writs of prohibition, and mandamus petitions in numerous courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States and various state appellate courts. He has also delivered oral arguments in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Second District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida. In addition to his appellate work, Mr. Burns has provided lead appellate trial support in high-stakes cases, including multi-million dollar insurance-coverage disputes, white-collar wire fraud prosecutions, and breach of contract disputes in federal jury trials. His dedication to his clients and his commitment to achieving favorable outcomes have earned him a reputation as a top appellate lawyer in the Tampa area. Before embarking on his private practice career, Mr. Burns served as a law clerk to the Honorable Susan H. Black of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a graduate of Duke University School of Law, where he excelled academically and served as Executive Editor of the Duke Law Journal. With his extensive experience, impressive credentials, and unwavering dedication to his clients, Thomas A. Burns is a trusted advocate for those in need of appellate representation in Tampa, Florida and beyond.

Legal Issues

Certificates

Appellate Practice
The Florida Bar

Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Founding Shareholder
  Burns, P.A.
  2012
• Senior Associate
  Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  2011
• Senior Associate
  Hill, Ward & Henderson, P.A.
  2009
• Mid-Level Associate
  Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
  2007
• Junior Associate
  Sidley Austin LLP
  2004

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
  30 minutes.
• Payment With Credit Card
• Conditional Fees

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