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The Law Office of Bruce W. Burns
Bruce W. Burns - Biographic Information
University Education
- University of Santa Clara School of Law, Santa Clara, CA. J.D.
- San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. B.A., in History with Great Distinction.
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Academic Honors
- Comments Editor, University of Santa Clara Law Review.
- Moot Court Honors Board, University of Santa Clara School of Law.
- Best Brief, National Moot Court Competition.
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
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Honors/Awards
- House of Representatives Resolution of Dedicated Service,
1990 (sponsored by Congressman Norm Mineta).
- Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Human Rights and
Relations Resolution of Commendation, January 1990.
- Human Relations Commission of Santa Clara County,
1990 Award of Special Merit in the Field of Human Relations/Human Rights.
- El Camino High School Alumnus of the Year, 1988.
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Representative Merit and Award Citations
In the House of Representatives
In Honor of Bruce Burns
"Whereas, Bruce Burns, a San Jose Attorney, has selflessly worked as an
intermediary between Vietnamese and American officials on behalf of
Vietnamese citizens hoping to immigrate to the United States, and;...
Whereas, Bruce Burns, out of care and concern for the Vietnamese community,
has given countless hours of legal advice and counseling, and;
Whereas, Bruce Burns served this country as a member of the United States
military during the Vietnam war;
Be it therefore resolved, that I, Congressman Norman Y. Mineta, on behalf
of my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives, do commend
and salute Bruce Burns for his dedicated service to the Vietnamese and
Amerasian communities and to society as a whole."
Board of Supervisors, County of Santa Clara, State of California
"Whereas, the County of Santa Clara is enriched by a population which
consists of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and;
Whereas, this County is committed to the respect for human rights of
all people and to positive human relationships among all the residents
of the County, and;
Whereas, the Human Relations commission of the County of Santa Clara
has been an effective advocate for the human rights of all people,
has promoted peace and harmony in the community and has provided
inspiration and leadership in this field, and;
Now therefore be it resolved, that the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Santa Clara, State of California does hereby commend:
Bruce W. Burns
for work in the area of human rights and human relations and asks the
community to join in these ideals."
Human Relations Commission of Santa Clara County
Award of Special Merit
Presented to:
Bruce W. Burns
For Outstanding Service to the Community
in the Field of
Human Relations/Human Rights
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Television and Radio Appearances Regarding U.S. Immigration Law, Policies and Procedures
- Nightline
- 20/20
- CNN
- ABC Nightly News
- CBS Evening News
- NBC Nightly News
- The Oprah Winfrey Show
- Sally Jessy Raphael
- Good Morning America
- Hour Magazine
- A Current Affair
- National Public Radio
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Military Service
- United States Air Force 1968-1972
- Vietnam Service 1970 - 1971
- Recipient of numerous medals, ribbons, awards, citations and battle campaign stars
including Air Force Commendation Medal. The citation for the medal stated:
"Sergeant Bruce W. Burns distinguished himself by
meritorious service as a Ground Surveillance Monitor, Detachment 2,
505th Tactical Control Group, Quang Tri Army Combat Base, Republic of
Vietnam, from 31 August 1970 to 28 August 1971. During this period,
while exposed to the hazards of hostile rocket and mortar attacks,
Sergeant Burns displayed outstanding initiative and dedication to duty.
His superior performance and professionalism contributed significantly
to the overwhelming success of his unit's mission. The distinctive
accomplishments of Sergeant Burns reflect credit upon himself and the
United States Air Force."
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Legal Associations
- American Bar Association (International Law and Individual Rights and Responsibilities Sections)
- State Bar of California (International Law Section)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona,
Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Northern California, San Diego,
Santa Clara Valley, Southern California, Texas, Utah, Washington and
Washington, D.C. Chapters)
- Federal Bar Association (Immigration Law Section)
- Inter-Pacific Bar Association (Immigration Law Section)
- The American Society of International Law
- International Bar Association
- National Lawyers Association
- The World Jurist Association
- Alameda County Bar Association
- Bar Association of San Francisco (International Law Section)
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Fresno County Bar Association
- Kern County Bar Association
- Kings County Bar Association
- Imperial County Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association (International Law Section)
- Marin County Bar Association
- Monterey County Bar Association
- Morgan Hill-Gilroy County Bar Association
- Orange County Bar Association
- Riverside County Bar Association
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- San Benito County Bar Association
- San Bernardino County Bar Association
- San Diego County Bar Association
- San Joaquin County Bar Association
- San Luis Obispo County Bar Association
- San Mateo County Bar Association
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
- Santa Clara County Bar Association (Immigration Law,
Lawyers Referral, Modest Means and Pro Bono Project Sections)
- Santa Cruz County Bar Association
- Solono County Bar Association
- Sonoma County Bar Association
- Stanislaus County Bar Association
- Ventura County Bar Association
- Yuba-Sutter County Bar Association
- Cyberspace Bar Association
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Professional Memberships
- University of Santa Clara Alumni Association
- San Jose State University Alumni Association
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- City of San Jose Chamber of Commerce
- World Forum of Silicon Valley
- The Commonwealth Club of California
- World Affairs Council of Northern California
- World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay Area
- National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
- Asian Business League of Southern California
- Asian Business League of Silicon Valley
- Asian Business League of San Francisco
- The Asia Society
- Southeast Asian Chamber of Commerce
- Asian-American Manufacturers Association
- San Jose Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
- City of San Jose Downtown Association
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THE LAW OFFICE OF BRUCE W. BURNS
95 South Market Street, Suite 300
San Jose, California 95113-2350 USA
(408) 995-3226 (New Client Consultations)
English (408) 995-3225 · Chinese (408) 995-3206 ·
Vietnamese (408) 995-3227 · Spanish (408) 995-3238
(408) 995-3230 or (408) 995-3248 Facsimile
(408) 995-3207 AILA Members "Hotline"
Email: BurnsLaw@aol.com
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