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Marc A. Burton joined The Burton Firm in 2012 after practicing with a highly regarded litigation firm in Downtown Miami. He focuses his practice on litigation concentrating on foreclosure, real estate and transactional contracts. A graduate of Boston College Law School, he was awarded the Pro Bono Excellence Award, the only dual degree student to achieve this honor.
Professional AccomplishmentsAttorney Fellowship with Obama for America’s voter protection division Advocated for veterans seeking better treatment at V.A. clinics and for veterans to receive military honors owed them by the federal government, resulting in numerous veterans receiving such benefits and honors. Collaborated with Massachusetts public schools, treatment facilities, and the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families to develop strategies for curriculum and social services to wards of the state that faced academic and disciplinary punishment, resulting in increased and more targeted care for these children. Represented children with disabilities in court and with special education programs, including helping a child move back into her home from foster care. Administered college outreach program targeting various political students, clubs, and organizations for then-Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Assisted in the production of written opinions published in the Federal Supplement for U.S. District Court Judge James Lawrence King of the Southern District of Florida, and in the Atlantic Reporter for Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice William P. Robinson III.
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Manage all aspects of litigation in state and federal courts. Experience with cases involving negligence, wrongful death, breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment, defamation, civil conspiracy, tortious interference, FACA, FLSA, securities fraud
I have worked as a lawyer on several election campaigns, including on campaign staff during the 2016 presidential election. I have continued to remain involved in this area, including in litigation against the Trump Administration.
Experience with divorce, child support, and time-sharing cases.
Handles general inquiries that affect the client. Oftentimes, the goal is to counsel proper management to avoid disputes instead of dealing with disputes after they arise in litigation.
Defend homeowners against foreclosure lawsuits.
Experience with cases involving FLSA, FMLA, ADEA, ADA, employment contracts, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, non-solicitation agreements, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination.
Manage all aspects of litigation in state and federal courts. Experience with cases involving negligence, wrongful death, breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment, defamation, civil conspiracy, tortious interference, FACA, FLSA, securities fraud
Our firm has litigated and handled numerous defamation matters, including libel and slander.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Education Law Association | N/A | N/A |
| American Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Dade County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Screen Actors Guild / American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG/AFTRA) | N/A | N/A |
| Delta Kappa Epsilon | N/A | N/A |
| Yale Club of New York City | Member | N/A |
| Phi Alpha Delta | N/A | N/A |
| Awesome Foundation Miami | Member/Trustee | 2012 - 2015 |
| Builders Association of South Florida | Member | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated 5.0/5.0 as of 1/8/19 | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Top 50 Verdicts | Verdict Search | 2012 |
| Moot Court, Top Ten Oralist | Boston College Law School | 2011 |
| Founder's Day Award | New York University | 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2008 |
| Boston College Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
| Boston College | M.Ed. - Master of Education | 2011 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Florida Democratic Party v. Detzner | N/A |
| Katz v. Google Inc., 802 F.3d 1178 (11th Cir. 2015) | N/A |
| Rumbaut & Company, Inc. v. Caribevision Holdings, et al. | N/A |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 95318 | Member in Good Standing | 2012 | 04/25/2019 |
| MA | Active | 2012 | 04/09/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Talking Points Memo | Judge Knocks DOJ Claim That Kobach Can’t Speak For Voter Fraud Panel | 2018 |
| Miami New Times | Florida ACLU, Miami Immigrants Sue to Stop Trump's Voter Database | 2017 |
| Portfolio Media (Law360) | State Court Judge Allows Individual Chinese Drywall Cancer Suit Despite Federal MDL | 2017 |
| NBC 6 South Florida | Woman Claims Defective Chinese Dry Wall Killed Husband | 2016 |
| Washington Post | Big new copyright fair use decision involving part owner of Miami Heat | 2015 |
| Washington Post | Big new copyright fair use decision involving part owner of Miami Heat | 2015 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Career Connections | Life as an Attorney | 2019 |
| Miami-Dade County Democratic Lawyers Council | Update on Joyner v. Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity | 2018 |
| Career Connections | Life as an Attorney | 2018 |
| Career Connections | Life as an Attorney | 2017 |
| Career Connections | Life as an Attorney | 2014 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Intern | Hon. William P. Robinson III, Rhode Island Supreme Court | 2009 - 2010 |
| Judicial Intern | Hon. James Lawrence King, United States District Court, S.D. Fla. | 2009 - 2009 |
| Law Clerk | Newton Public Schools | 2010 - 2011 |
| Legal Intern | United States Attorney's Office | 2010 - 2010 |
| Attorney | WNF Law, P.L. | 2011 - 2012 |
| Guardian ad Litem | Juvenile Rights Advocacy Project | 2011 - 2011 |
| Student Attorney | The EdLaw Project | 2011 - 2011 |
| Voter Protection Attorney | Obama For America | 2012 - 2012 |
| Associate | The Burton Firm, P.A. | 2012 - 2014 |
| Partner | The Burton Firm, P.A. | N/A |
| Voter Protection Special Projects Director | Florida Democratic Party | 2016 - 2016 |
| Citizens Task Force Member | City of Hallandale Beach | 2017 - 2017 |
| Founding Partner | The Wedding Lawyers | N/A |
| Voter Protection Director | Florida Democratic Party | 2018 - 2018 |
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