John Francis Burns

Background

Burns, John Francis was born on March 15, 1936 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John Francis and Theresa (Scanlon) Burns.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Aquinas College, 1958; Master of Science, U. Detroit, 1962; Bachelor of Laws, U. Detroit, 1964.

Career

Member, Clark, Hill and predecessor firms, Detroit, since 1964. Member Michigan Attorney Discipline Board, since 1989, chairman, 1991-1993.

Achievements

• John Francis Burns has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Michigan State Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association, National Association of Securities Dealers (arbitrator), American Arbitration Association (arbitrator), Detroit Bar Association (distinguished service award 1987), Detroit Bar Foundation (trustee 1983-1991, president 1985-1987, chairperson endowment development committee 1987-1989), Association Corporation Growth International (secretary since 1996), Fairland Club, Renaissance Club, Detroit Club.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, antiques.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Geller, February 6, 1960. Children: John Francis III, M. Shaw Burns Puccio, Mary C., Mary E. O'Neill, Thomas J.

Father:

John Francis Burns

Mother:

Theresa (Scanlon) Burns

Spouse:

Elizabeth Geller

child:

John Francis III Burns

child:

Mary E. O'Neill Burns

child:

M. Shaw Burns Puccio Burns

child:

Mary C. Burns

child:

Thomas J. Burns