Joshua D. Burns

Overview

Joshua D. Burns is a seasoned litigator with nearly two decades of experience in complex commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in industries including energy, healthcare, aviation, and financial services. Josh is known for his ability to provide strategic legal solutions and has successfully represented clients in various high-stakes matters.

Education

• Juris Doctor: University of Michigan Law School, cum laude
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Yale University, with distinction

Admissions

• Licensed to practice in Oklahoma, New York, and Illinois
• Admitted to U.S. District Courts for the Western, Eastern, and Northern Districts of Oklahoma, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the Northern District of Illinois, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

Professional Associations

• Active member of the Holloway Inn of Court
• Oklahoma County Bar Association Delegate to the American Bar Association

Honors & Awards

• Listed in Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation (2021 - present)

Litigation Background

Joshua has acted as the lead trial attorney in various litigation matters in state and federal courts. His skills include:

• First-chair civil trials and arbitrations
• Argument at hearings before courts, arbitrators, and governmental agencies
• Drafting, analyzing, and filing pleadings and briefs
• Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda, reports, and opinions
• Managing eDiscovery and litigation schedules from initiation through trial
• Conducting and defending depositions and examination of witnesses at trial

Personal Life

Outside of his professional career, Josh enjoys spending time with his partner, Amanda, and their three children, two dogs, and two cats. Josh loves golf, basketball, bowling, and travel. He is also active in his church community at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.