About James George
James George Burns is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2000. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Burns is the principal attorney at the Law Office of James Burns, a firm specializing in estate planning, asset protection, and tax optimization for high-net-worth families. The office is located at 15 Enterprise, Suite 250, Aliso Viejo, California, 92656. He has been practicing law for over 25 years, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Burns earned his Juris Doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law, graduating in 1999. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the State University of New York at Albany, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at Golden Gate University, he focused on courses related to estate planning and tax law, laying the foundation for his future practice.
Mr. Burns concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, asset protection, and tax law. He represents high-net-worth individuals and families in matters involving the creation of trusts, business succession planning, and strategies to minimize estate taxes. His practice encompasses all stages of legal work, including initial consultations, document preparation, negotiations, and ongoing client advisement to ensure compliance with evolving tax laws.
Throughout his career, Mr. Burns has handled cases in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He has also appeared before the U.S. Tax Court, representing clients in disputes related to estate and gift taxes. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate attorney at a boutique estate planning firm in Irvine for five years.
Mr. Burns is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a top-rated estate planning and probate attorney in Aliso Viejo, California, from 2022 to 2026. He is also a sought-after speaker, frequently lecturing on topics related to estate planning and asset protection. Mr. Burns is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
