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My practice focuses on debtor bankruptcies and real estate transactions.. I entered the United States Marine Corps in 1994, and received an honorable discharge in 2000. I settled in Irvine California to pursue my political science degree at University of California, Irvine.. Upon completion of my undergraduate degree, I enrolled in the Chapman University School of Law in Orange, CA. While in law school, I served as a law clerk for the district attorney’s office in Orange County, California.. I am a 2010 graduate of Chapman University School of Law. I am a licensed lawyer in Nevada and California.

More than 29 years of practice, and earning a BV rating for high distinction in the industry, I want to work directly with individuals and small businesses to address their legal issues in a customized manner to match their budget and individual needs.  I keep my fees and costs to a minimum to avoid unexpected fees and billing.  I offer an open and direct discussion with clients to analyze the issues. I charge reasonable fees and I often agree to flat fee work if possible.  I don't abandon clients in the middle of an action but work with them to complete the case to a resolution that they can accept.  I am willing to fight for my clients to get their case treated with respect and understanding from the court and from other counsel.. I have lived in Las Vegas for over 40 years. I am a graduate of UNLV and have worked my way through college.  I am originally from a rural area and I apply my work ethic and moral ethic to obtain fairness and reasonable outcomes that my clients expect and deserve.  I am very open to my clients to be available as much as my court calendar and family allow.. If I can't put you in a better place than when you came to me, I am not doing my job to be your legal advocate. I put you back in control of your life.

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I was born in Yerington Nevada in 1942.  I attended the local grammar, Junior High, and High Schools there, graduating in 1960.  While in high school, if I wasn’t participating in a school or sports activity, I either worked in my father’s grocery store or at one of the local farms or mines in the Valley.. I attended the University of Nevada, Reno Campus, graduating in January 1965.  In college, I was active in campus politics (Senior Class President), athletics (football), and a fraternity (Alpha Tan Omega).  I also had a part time job most of the time.  Additionally, I enrolled in the advanced ROTC program and, upon graduation I received a B.S. in Physical Education, a minor in business and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Field Artillery.. I entered active duty with the U. S. Army in April of 1965 and was honorably discharged as a Captain in August 1970.  I served in South Korea, Oklahoma, and South Vietnam.  My primary assignment during those years was as a commander of company-sized units.  In addition to the theater ribbons associated with duty in South Vietnam, I was awarded two Army Commendation medals and the Bronze Star.. Upon being discharged, I entered law school at Hastings College of the Law, University of California, which is located in San Francisco.  Three years later I graduated and moved to Las Vegas with my wife Judy, son Mitchell, and daughter Jennifer.  After graduation and before moving, I took, successfully, the California Bar Examination.. While in law school and for a year or so thereafter, I served in the US Army Reserves as a Unit Commander in San Francisco and Las Vegas.. In 1973 I went to work for the Clark County Public Defender’s Office as a law clerk and then as a deputy upon passing the Nevada Bar exam.  After a little over two and a half years the law firm of Bell, Leavitt and Green hired me.. After leaving Bell, Leavitt and Green, I worked briefly at a law firm called Swanson, Momot, and Burns.  Since 1979 I have been practicing as Thomas M. Burns, Ltd., a sole practitioner.  My practice is about thirty percent criminal, the remainder is domestic

I am a second-generation native of Las Vegas. I attended Santa Clara University in Northern California, where I received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a second major in History in 2000. I attained my law degree from the University of Arizona in 2003. I was admitted to practice law in Nevada in 2003 and I am allowed to practice in all Nevada and California state courts as well as federal court for the District of Nevada. I am also a member of the American Bar Association and a licensed Nevada real estate agent.

Anyone of us can face tough times, and if you need legal help, you may want to find someone who can relate to your problems and won't judge.. I understand what it is like to have financial problems, since my partner is disabled and hasn't been able to work for the past 20 years.. I am the mother to a crazy Papillon dog, Cody Coyote. Although lacking any formal training, Cody acts as a service dog to my partner.. I first represented someone in Bankruptcy Court back in 1979 while practicing in Reno. I moved to Las Vegas in 1993. I have worked in the private practice of law working with consumer debt problems with A Fresh Start Law since 1999.. In 2007, I realized that I was digging my own grave with a fork, leaving me with diabetes, hypertension & high cholesterol.  So I had weight loss surgery & have lost more than 100 lbs.  I now work out at the gym every chance I get (so if I don't answer the phone, I may be down the block at the fitness club a few blocks away from the office).. But I return all my phone messages & seldom stay at the gym for more than 30 minutes.  So if you get my voice mail or if my assistant tells you I am out of the office, please leave me your phone number.. And for my existing clients - please leave me your phone number!  Although I have your number at the office, if I get a message from you and am not in the office, I will not be able to return your call unless you give me your number!