About James David Burnside
James David Burnside III is a attorney based in Fresno, California, with over four decades of legal experience. He earned his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1977 and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Davis, in 1974. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1977, his license status is currently inactive as of August 19, 2024. Throughout his career, Burnside has been affiliated with Dowling Aaron Incorporated, a prominent law firm in Fresno.
The firm, established in 1977, offers many legal services, including business and corporate law, employment, real estate, and more. Burnside's practice areas encompass business and corporate law, employment, mediation and arbitration, personal injury, and real estate. He has represented clients in various legal matters, including business litigation and real estate disputes. He is a member of the Fresno County Bar Association, where he has been involved with the Construction Law Section since 1978.
Additionally, he is a member of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers and the Association of Defense Counsel. Burnside has been involved in several notable cases, including representing Western Surety Company in the case of Brisbin v. Vulcan Materials Company. He is admitted to practice before the U.S.
District Courts for both the Eastern and Northern Districts of California. Burnside's experience and active involvement in the legal community have established him as a respected figure in Fresno's legal field.
