Background
Burman, John M. was born on January 28, 1955 in Worland, Wyoming, United States.
Burman, John M. was born on January 28, 1955 in Worland, Wyoming, United States.
University of Wyoming (Bachelor of Arts, 1978). University of Minnesota (Juris Doctor, magna cum laude. Phi Kappa Phi. Adjunct Professor, 1985-1989 and Associate Professor, since 1989, University of Wyoming College of Law.
Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Minnesota, 1981-1984.
Worked at Corthell and King, Professional Corporation (Laramie, Wyoming) specializing in General Trial and Appellate Practice. Banking, Commercial, Corporate, Natural Resources, Environmental Law, Oil and Gas, Water Rights, Real Estate, Trust, Estate Planning, Probate, Administrative Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Health Law, Insurance, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and Municipal Law. Admitted to the bar, 1981, Minnesota.
1985, Wyoming.
Phi Kappa Phi.
Adjunct Professor, 1985-1989, Associate Professor, 1989-1993, Professor, 1993, University of Wyoming College of Law. Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Minnesota, 1981-1984.
Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Wyoming, 1992. Member: Albany County and American Bar Associations.
Wyoming State Bar; National Health Lawyers Association.
American Association of Public Welfare Attorneys. On August 21, 1887, when Wyoming was still a territory, Nellis East. Corthell, a native of New York, opened an office for the practice of law in the building in which Corthell and King, is still located. The firm has participated in the history and development of the State of Wyoming, including representing the State in landmark water litigation involving the Colorado River and assisting in the matter in which Tom Horn was charged with murder.
Over the years, members of the firm have served as state bar presidents, state legislators, and local justices of the peace.
Currently members are professors and adjunct professors at the University of Wyoming College of Law and leaders of community organizations.
Member: Albany County and American Bar Associations. Wyoming State Bar; National Health Lawyers Association. American Association of Public Welfare Attorneys.