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Paul Burns is the Principal Solicitor at Burns & Tinney, a firm he co-founded in 1992. Paul began his legal career at Rennick & Gaynor in 1988 and gained valuable experience during a two-year tenure at Russell Kennedy. After co-establishing Burns & Tinney in Greensborough with Charles Tinney, he later returned to Rennick & Gaynor as a partner for 12 years before rejoining Burns & Tinney in 2015. With over 30 years of legal experience, Paul has developed a broad expertise in property law, business and commercial law, wills and estate planning, as well as litigation and court disputes. He is recognised by the Law Institute of Victoria as an accredited Property Law Practitioner, underscoring his extensive experience in this field. Paul is known for his approachable and empathetic manner, which has fostered strong, long-term relationships with his clients. He draws upon his extensive legal knowledge to guide clients through complex issues with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional life, Paul enjoys long bike rides and is an enthusiastic supporter of the Richmond Football Club. Clients can reach Paul directly by emailing paul@burnstinney.com.au.
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Director
Burns & Tinney
Mar 2015 - Present • 11 years 8 months
Partner
Rennick & Gaynor
Sep 2000 - Mar 2015 • 14 years 6 months
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Partner
Burns & Tinney
Sep 1993 - Sep 2000 • 7 years
Solicitor
Scott & Williams
Sep 1991 - Sep 1993 • 2 years
Solicitor
Russell Kennedy
Dec 1987 - Feb 1991 • 3 years 2 months
B.Jurins LLB, Law
Monash University
1981 - 1987
Marcellin College
1975 - 1981
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services
