John H. Burton Jr.
About John H. Burton Jr.
John H. Burton Jr. is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. John H. Burton Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Public Finance Law
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: University of Georgia, J.D., graduated 2011, Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1993, and Yale University, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Birmingham, AL
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