Alexander C. Burns

Alexander C. Burns is an associate attorney at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC in Lewes, Delaware. His practice focuses on administrative and government law, land use and zoning, real estate, municipal law, and civil litigation. He assists clients with complex legal questions involving public agencies, property interests, local regulation, and disputes. His work combines careful legal analysis with a practical approach to resolving matters that affect clients and their important legal interests.

Burns graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Delaware through a fellowship. He later received his J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law. During law school, he participated in the Temple Access to Justice Clinic, clerked for Judge Karen Y. Simmons, interned with the City of Philadelphia Legal Department, and completed a summer clerkship with the Delaware Office of Defense Services.

Burns developed broad public-sector and judicial experience before entering private practice. While completing his master’s degree, he served as a Special Projects Analyst for the Delaware State Judiciary and as a legal intern in the Office of Delaware Governor John Carney. After law school, he clerked for Judge Mark H. Conner of the Delaware Superior Court. These roles strengthened his understanding of government operations, court procedure, legal research, and the practical demands of complex litigation.

Alexander C. Burns is admitted to practice in Delaware and Pennsylvania. His background across state government, municipal work, judicial chambers, and public defense supports a well-rounded approach to client service. His work emphasizes thoughtful analysis, practical judgment, and workable solutions to difficult legal problems. By helping clients navigate regulatory, property, and litigation concerns, he provides clear guidance designed to protect their interests and advance their objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• Delaware
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Temple University Beasley School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Delaware
  Master of Public Administration
• University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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