Overview
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.
Credentials
Education
- Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1990)
- Brigham Young University (B.A., 1987)
Licensed to Practice in
- California
Community
Community Activities
- Adjunct Professor of Business Law, Long Beach City College
