Brendan S. Burns - a Newport Beach, California (CA) Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Newport Beach Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Workers’ Compensation 50%
Personal Injury 50%

Litigation: 50%

Attorney Information

Overview

Brendan Burns is the Founder and Principal of Burns Law Group, APC, a California law firm focused on representing plaintiffs in personal injury claims, and injured employees in the workers' compensation system.

Prior to forming Burns Law Group, APC, Brendan Spent several years working for a highly reputable Orange County legal defense firm. In this role, Brendan successfully defended insurance companies through utilization of aggressive litigation strategies and tactics. Over the years, Brendan negotiated multiple favorable settlements, and obtained several defense verdicts and "take nothings" at Trial.

At Burns Law Group, APC, Brendan now utilizes his legal skills and injury law expertise to advocate for his personal injury and workers compensation clients. Having represented several insurance companies, he understands the various strategies and tactics insurance companies employ and is able to use this information against them. This unique skill has allowed Brendan to successfully secure multiple high dollar settlements and dispositions for his clients.

By launching Burns Law Group, APC, Brendan is able to help his clients secure the necessary compensation they deserve for personal injuries, stemming from automobile accidents, and trip and falls, as well as for employees who sustain a work-related injury.

When he is not working, Brendan enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Haasty Burns, who is also an accomplished attorney at a prominent Orange County law firm, and his beautiful, young children, Sadie and Bastian Burns. Like other Southern California residents, they enjoy many outdoor family activities, including walk on the beach, hiking, and playing tennis together on the weekends.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Super Lawyers - Rising Star, 2020 - 2022
Avvo Client's Choice Award, 2020 - 2022
Top Ten Attorney with Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2020 - 2022
Lead Counsel Rated Attorney, 2019 - 2022
10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys, 2019 - 2022

Education

Legal Education
- Western State University College of Law, Irvine, California, 2009
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Wisconsin , Madison, Wisconsin, 2005
  B.A.
  Major: Political Science
  Major: Spanish

Current Employment Position(s)

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Founder and Principal
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Past Positions

Lansford & Gonzalez, Associate Attorney, 2014 - 2017
Watten, Discoe, Bassett & McMains, Associate Attorney, 2012 - 2014

References

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Thomas S. Brown, Esq.
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Steven Stewart, Esq.
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Henna Choi, Esq.
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Chad Gerardi, Esq.
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Languages

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English (Primary)
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Spanish
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Representative Clients

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Francisco Javier Lopez
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Casey Holcomb
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Hannah Santillano
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Shawn Whitlock
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Bar Admissions

California, 2009
Wisconsin, 2010

Other Affiliations

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 2018 - Present (Member)
California Applicants' Attorneys Association, 2018 - Present (Member)

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Contact

Newport Beach, CA

5000 Birch Street
West Tower, Suite 3000
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Directions

Phone: 949-610-7315

Fax: 949-627-8115

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.bsbattorney.com

Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Credit Cards Accepted
Free Consultations

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