The BurnsBarton Difference
The lawyers at BurnsBarton have amassed a remarkable record of courtroom victories. This experience, and the fact that we are a woman-owned law firm, helps us advise clients on how to adopt policies and make employment decisions that foster diversity and avoid disputes. When disputes arise nonetheless, we know how to resolve them efficiently and effectively and we have the trial experience necessary to litigate cases to a defense verdict. Our success in the courtroom gives us a real advantage: We know, because we have been there, how juries react to situations in the workplace.Available Services
Our focus is employment law and litigation including:- Employment and commercial litigation
- Advice concerning discipline and discharge
- Creating and reviewing policies and procedures
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
- Responses to EEOC charges of discrimination
- Protection of confidential information
- Defending and enforcing restrictive covenants
- Planning for layoffs and downsizing
News & Developments
BurnsBarton Partner, Kate King, Appointed to Arizona Supreme Court
President Biden’s Executive Order Encourages the FTC to Limit Non-Competes
On July 9, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order targeting barriers to competition in the American economy. Believing that non-compete clauses restrict employees’ ability to change jobs and negotiate higher wages, President Biden’s executive order... Learn more here.About BurnsBarton Attorneys
Christine Burns
Christine Burns’ practice includes a broad spectrum of litigation, specifically focusing on labor and employment. She represents employers in all employment areas, with a special emphasis on providing front-end employment solutions, and on defending employers from civil rights, wrongful discharge, and class action litigation. Christine has tried a wide variety of cases before state and federal courts and juries.
David T. Barton
David T. Barton is a veteran employment lawyer who has dedicated his career to the protection of good employers. He takes a common sense and practical approach to the law, helping employers find ways to accomplish their goals while avoiding legal liability. Mr. Barton is also a noted speaker and trainer and uses his presentation skills to the advantage of his clients whether in training or in the courtroom.
Alison Pulaski Carter
Alison Pulaski Carter’s practice focuses on civil litigation with an emphasis on commercial business and employment-related matters.
Alexandra Miller
Alex counsels and defends employers in all employment law matters, including workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disability accommodations, compliance, and contract drafting.
Cecilia Nieto
Cecilia counsels and defends employers of all sizes. Her experience involves workplace discrimination, wage and hour compliance, and disability accommodation.
Getting Started
Please call or email any of our attorneys. We’ll talk with you about your needs and design a plan to accomplish your goals. Initial consultations are generally free and we offer flat-fee and alternative billing options for interested clients. Our rates are lower than the large firms we left, but it is our billing policies and practices that make us the most cost-efficient solution for employers in the Southwest, and nationally.Mission Statement
Disclaimer
The information on this web site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should contact an attorney for advice on your individual situation. Contacting BurnsBarton PLC does not create an attorney-client relationship.
