MICHAEL F. BURNS
Associate

 

150 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL        312.460.8000(main)       312.460.8299(fax)

 

PRACTICE AREAS:

 

-     Civil Defense Litigation

-     Automobile claims

-     Premises Liability

 

EDUCATION:

 

-     IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, Juris Doctor with High Honors, 1983

-     Illinois State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Accounting

 

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

 

            Since 1983 Mike has been actively engaged in litigation with a concentration primarily on  the defense of personal injury cases.  The primary focus of his practice is on the defense of automobile liability matters.  Mike also has significant experience defending a wide variety general liability claims, including premises liability, food poisoning, fire claims, assault & battery and liquor liability.  He has also handled appeals and has argued before the Illinois Appellate Court.  Mike has extensive trial experience including over 40 jury trials.  He also has substantial experience in binding and mandatory arbitrations.

 

ADMISSIONS & QUALIFICATIONS:

 

-          Illinois, 1983

-          United States District Court for Northern District of Illinois, 1983