About Hugh R. Burns

Hugh Burns is a seasoned trial attorney with over 35 years of diverse, broad-based experience representing individuals and corporations. Throughout his career, Hugh has specialized in the defense of catastrophic injury and professional liability claims, business litigation, and employment matters. He has helped resolve countless complex business disputes and guided clients through transactions and employment litigation with a strategic and pragmatic approach.

Fluent in Spanish and deeply familiar with Latin American legal and cultural landscapes, Hugh brings a global perspective to the firm's practice. He has lived and worked in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Spain, and has earned a strong reputation for providing culturally attuned, individualized representation, particularly for Spanish-speaking clients.

Hugh is extensively involved in community and church-related activities in the Long Beach area, and frequently speaks at civic and community groups regarding business-related matters.

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• Adjunct Professor of Business Law, Long Beach City College

 

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Areas of Law

  • Professional Liability
  • Other 4
    • Commercial and Business Litigation
    • Corporate
    • Employment
    • Complex Tort and Casualty

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, California
    1990, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    1995, Nevada
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Southwestern University School of Law
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1987
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1962
    Beaumont, Texas, 1962
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Hugh R. Burns was admitted in 1990 to the State of California.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Hugh R. Burns is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Hugh R. Burns speaks Spanish.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP has 500 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Hugh R. Burns attended Southwestern University School of Law.