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Robert L. Burns
Richards, Layton & Finger
One Rodney Square, 920 North King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(New Castler)
Position: Member
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Admitted: Delaware, 2009
Law School: J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, articles editor, Virginia Journal of International Law, 2009
College: B.A., James Madison University, Pi Sigma Alpha, 2003
Practice Areas: Civil Litigation
Additional Information:
Robert Burns focuses primarily on litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court involving corporate governance, corporate control, contractual disputes and other commercial disputes.
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Johnston v. Pedersen, 28 A.3d 1079 (Del. Ch. 2011) - Assisted in successful representation in an action to determine the proper board of directors of a Delaware corporation
LeCrenier v. Central Oil Asphalt Corp., 2010 WL 5449838 (Del. Ch. Dec. 22, 2010) - Assisting in representing a Delaware corporation through dissolution proceedings, including successfully arguing a motion to dismiss an action seeking to replace the corporation’s board of directors with a receiver
Assisted in representation of Delaware corporations and alternative entities in class, derivative and direct actions involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duty
Firm Members: Robert Richards, III William Wade Lori Brewington Lisa Schmidt Catherine Dearlove Elizabeth DeFelice
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robert Burns located?
Robert Burns is located in Wilmington, DE at One Rodney Square, 920 North King Street, 19801 (New Castler County).
What are Robert Burns's practice areas?
Robert Burns's practice areas include: Civil Litigation.
What firm is Robert Burns associated with?
Robert Burns is associated with Richards, Layton & Finger in Wilmington, DE.
Where did Robert Burns attend law school?
Robert Burns attended J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, articles editor, Virginia Journal of International Law, 2009 and B.A., James Madison University, Pi Sigma Alpha, 2003.
When was Robert Burns admitted to the bar?
Robert Burns was admitted to practice: Delaware, 2009.