About Us Before opening his own law firm, John Burns was a partner in two of the region’s largest law firms – Baker Donelson and Waller Lansden – where he successfully represented individuals in all aspects of estate planning, asset protection, business succession and federal and state tax controversies. Licensed to practice in Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi, John has been rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale Hubbell, recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the area of Tax Law, and is a Veterans Administration Accredited Attorney.