John L. Burris

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John L. Burris: Attorney with Law Offices of John L. Burris
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

John Burris has practiced law for more than 40 years. He is primarily known for his work in the areas of Civil Rights with an emphasis on police misconduct excessive force cases raising federal questions under Federal Code Section 1983. His other practice areas include employment litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, and toxic torts and mass class actions.

Areas of Practice (20)

  • Civil Rights
  • Civil Litigation
  • Civil Practice
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Police Misconduct
  • Prisoners Rights
  • Wrongful Death
  • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Fair Housing
  • Mold Litigation
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Failure to Diagnose
  • Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
  • LGBT Law
  • Libel, Slander and Defamation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Golden Gate University, B.S., Accounting, 1967; University of California Berkeley Graduate School of Business, M.B.A
Law School Attended:
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1973
Year of First Admission:
1974
Admission:
1974, Illinois; 1976, California; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; U.S. District Court, Southern District of California; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Birth Information:
Vallejo, California, May 15, 1945
ISLN:
908649684
Minority Owned:
Yes

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0
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4.7/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Very attentive to my case.

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Location

  • Oakland, CA
    Airport Corporate Centre , 7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1120
    Oakland, CA 9461

    341-253-0500 Phone
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johnburrislaw.com/attorneys/john-burris

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