Kristin Burns
About Kristin Burns
Kristin Burns is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Kristin Burns is recognized in the following practice area:
- Dallas, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Duane Morris LLP
Education: Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Dallas, TX
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