Clients in the greater Baltimore area come to Berger & Burns, LLC for expert legal representation. They seek sound advice and genuine support from attorneys with a proven track record and extensive backgrounds; they rest easy knowing their lawyer is a professional with the capabilities needed to safeguard their legal rights.

With practicality and effectiveness, THOMAS (TOM) A. BURNS works with clients to resolve their legal issues. He believes it is a best practice to resolve disputes respectfully when possible and stays at the forefront of alternative dispute resolution movements. In addition to holding a law degree and maintaining his membership in the Maryland State and Howard County Bar Associations, Tom has been trained in mediation and collaborative law and applies these alternative techniques when appropriate. He has demonstrated his belief in the collaborative practice movement by serving on the Board of Directors, and as the former Secretary, Vice President and President for the Howard County Collaborative Professionals and as the Treasurer for the Maryland Collaborative Practice Council. Tom is a skilled mediator and is on the Court's list of approved mediators pursuant to Maryland Rule 17-207.

• Admitted to practice in Maryland

• Member Maryland State Bar Association

• Member Howard County Bar Association

• Member Howard County Collaborative Professionals

• Member International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

• Board of Directors Howard County Collaborative Professionals

• Board of Directors Maryland Collaborative Practice Council