Attorney

Jack Burden

Attorney

Jack Burden

Education

Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas in 1998

B.A in Journalism from the University of Nevada in 1993

Accomplishments
  • Admitted to the State Bar of Nevada and the United States District Court – District of Nevada in 1999
  • Admitted to the United States Supreme Court in 2003
  • Active member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI),
  • Former Chair of the State Bar of Nevada’s Continuing Legal Education and Jury Instruction Committees
  • Selected to America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators 2020-Present
  • Martindale Hubbell AV Rating 2012-Present

Jack P. Burden is a highly skilled litigation attorney and shareholder in a law firm with a Martindale Hubbell AV rating. His legal practice focuses on defending clients in product liability, premises liability, food liability, and commercial litigation matters. Mr. Burden has successfully defended a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, sports-related entities, and small businesses in both State and Federal Court. He has been a part of the Backus | Burden law firm since 2000.

Mr. Burden obtained his Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, in 1998. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Nevada in 1993. He was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada and the United States District Court – District of Nevada in 1999. Furthermore, he gained admission to the United States Supreme Court in 2003.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Burden was Chair of the State Bar of Nevada’s Continuing Legal Education and Jury Instruction Committee in 2018-2019.

Mr. Burden has lectured on behalf of the State Bar of Nevada, National Business Institute, Defense Research Institute and Paralegal Continuing Legal Education.

A 51-year resident of Las Vegas, Mr. Burden enjoys running and has completed 40 marathons to date. His commitment to his profession, community, and personal health and wellness is a testament to his drive and determination.