Atty. Barbara M Burns

Atty. Barbara M Burns

Barbara M Burns is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 2 other areas of law. Barbara received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa, College of Natural Science in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Ann Arbor Ann Arbor 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara M Burns at a glance

Barbara M Burns is a Member based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, practicing at Barbara M. Burns. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1983), and Registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1991). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Northern Iowa, College of Natural Science (B.A. University, 1974). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Historian, 1985-1987) Womens Bar Association (Recording Secretary, 1990— Oakland County Region of Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, State Bar of Michigan Michigan Patent Law Association Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. Serands clients in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Barbara M Burns is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 2 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa, College of Natural Science in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Barbara practices at Barbara M. Burns in Ann Arbor, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara M Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara M Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Barbara M Burns is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Barbara M Burns is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ann Arbor are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara M Burns

Where is Barbara M Burns's law office located?
Barbara M Burns's law practice is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The firm is Barbara M. Burns. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara M Burns handle?
Barbara M Burns focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Barbara M Burns practiced law?
Barbara M Burns has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Barbara M Burns go to law school?
Barbara M Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. University, 1974).
How can I contact Barbara M Burns for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Barbara M Burns received?
Barbara M Burns's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1983
B.A. University
University of Northern Iowa, College of Natural Science
- 1974

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1983
Registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1991

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