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Prem Burns is a seasoned attorney with over two decades of experience in criminal law, government, and public speaking. As a self-employed attorney, he has been handling post-conviction capital murder cases since 2016. Burns has also worked as a Special Counsel for the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office, arguing Brumfield v. Cain before the United States Supreme Court in 2015. He holds a Juris Doctor from LSU School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College, where he earned departmental honors in French. Fluent in French, Spanish, German, and Latin, Burns brings a unique linguistic perspective to his practice.
Experience
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Attorney
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Aug 2016 - Present
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Special Counsel
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
Continuing handling of post conviction capital murder cases.Argued Brumfield v. Cain for respondent before United States Supreme Court on March 30, 2015.
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First Assistant District Attorney
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Jan 2008 - Jan 2015
First Assistant to the elected District AttorneyChief of Litigation
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Special Prosecutor
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Jan 1991 - Dec 2008
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Felony Prosecutor
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May 1988 - Dec 1990
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Section Chief
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Jan 1985 - Jul 1987
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Criminal Prosecutor
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Aug 1983 - Dec 1984
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Section Chief
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Nov 1975 - Aug 1983
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Chief, Family Law
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Oct 1974 - Oct 1975
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Education
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1971 - 1974LSU School of Law
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1967 - 1971Wheaton College (MA)
Bachelor of Arts, French Language and Literature
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