Joshua A. Burnett

Joshua A. Burnett, a dedicated attorney in Essex County, Massachusetts, focuses his legal practice on bankruptcy and commercial litigation. He adeptly represents consumer and business clients in Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. His extensive experience includes assisting both debtors and creditors in adversary proceedings and contested matters before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. This encompasses non-dischargeability actions, preference and recovery actions, automatic stay issues, and claim-related disputes.

As a seasoned litigator, Mr. Burnett advocates for both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts across various civil matters. His expertise spans business and partnership disputes, contract disagreements, real estate and mortgage conflicts, consumer protection, and foreclosure defense. Beyond his primary practice areas, he has a solid background in mortgage foreclosure, landlord/tenant issues, probate law, and family law.

Before establishing Amann Burnett, PLLC with Attorney William Amann, Mr. Burnett gained valuable experience working alongside a former Chapter 7 trustee at a boutique firm focused on consumer bankruptcy. He also served as of counsel to several bankruptcy and litigation offices in the Boston area.

Mr. Burnett is committed to education, teaching bankruptcy law at the Massachusetts School of Law. He contributes to legal education through local and national programs, including Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, National Business Institute, and MyLaw CLE.

His achievements include being named a "Rising Star" in consumer bankruptcy by Super Lawyers for five consecutive years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. He holds a degree from the University of Massachusetts Lowell (1997) and a law degree from the Massachusetts School of Law (2010).

In addition to his legal career, Mr. Burnett is an accomplished pianist, having performed professionally for many years.