Nigel Burns

Nigel Burns is the principal attorney at The Law Offices of Nigel Burns, a prominent California-based boutique firm with offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, and Monrovia convenient to several courthouses.  With a legal career spanning over two decades since 1999, he dedicates his practice to assisting clients in matters concerning elder financial and physical abuse, criminal law, elder neglect, and personal injury.

Distinguished for his exceptional skills as a litigator, Mr. Burns has successfully represented clients across a spectrum of cases, securing verdicts valued at millions of dollars. Just some of his achievements include an elder abuse/probate settlement for $12.5 million dollars, a wrongful death and bad faith settlement for $5.625 million, a significant verdict of $1.3 million victory in a medical malpractice lawsuit against a county. Additionally, showing his ability to succeed in different forums and representing individual defendants Mr. Burns completed a 5-week trial in Santa Monica during the midst of the pandemic wherein he obtained a defense verdict where his clients were being sued for $30 million. As a co-counsel in a personal injury case involving the loss of a spleen, the verdict resulted in the largest verdict in Southern California at the time. Noteworthy is his recent triumph in a month-long trial, where he successfully defended his clients against a $24 million claim, showcasing his exceptional advocacy skills.

Mr. Burns' expertise extends to handling business disputes, and in addition to having tried several dozen cases to a jury as well as multiple bench trials and arbitrations, he is also a skilled negotiator who is able to resolve cases that many thought impossible.  Leveraging his creativity and experience, he tailors bespoke strategies for each case, enhancing the likelihood of a favorable resolution.

Recognized as a respected and capable legal practitioner by his peers, Mr. Burns brings a blend of passion and empathy to his advocacy efforts. He maintains vigilant oversight of case progress, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and informed decision-making. His outstanding service has garnered high praise, reflected in his commendable ratings on many used sites including Super Lawyers and Avvo.

When not working, Mr. Burns enjoys spending time teaching mock trials at his younger children’s school and also is passionate about helping the homeless and less fortunate including providing meals for the homeless and gift packages and his latest project, Shoes for Souls where he has had thousands of shoes made for the homeless.  He is happily married with five kids.

Mr. Burns earned his bachelor's degree from the University College Cork in 1992, followed by a juris doctorate from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Actively engaged in esteemed legal organizations, he holds memberships in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the  Irish American Bar Association, and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, underscoring his commitment to excellence and professional development.