Tyson A. Burns

Associate

310-853-6543

Representative Matters:

Obtained a favorable ruling regarding the enforceability of arbitration clauses in force-placed renter’s insurance policies.
Assisted in securing favorable settlements in multiple related cases against a credit reporting agency for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Defended a major telecommunications company in an aftermarket antitrust trial seeking over $400 million in damages.
Advised and represented national insurance companies on insurance coverage and bad faith matters in federal and state court.

Practice Areas:

Insurance Coverage Litigation

Class and Collective Action Litigation

Unfair Competition Litigation

Complex Commercial Litigation

Office:

Education and Background:

J.D., summa cum laude, 2013

Moot Court Board

Winner, Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition

B.A., magna cum laude, 2009

Presidential Academic Scholar

Dean’s List

Professional Activities:

Bar and Court Admissions:

State Bars of California, Virginia and the District of Columbia
Admitted to practice before the Northern District of California, the Northern District of California Bankruptcy Court, the Eastern District of Virginia, the Eastern District of Virginia Bankruptcy Court, the Supreme Court of California, the Supreme Court of Virginia, and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals