Atty. Billy Lance Burrow
Billy Lance Burrow is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, business litigation. Billy received a B.S. degree from University of Nevada in 1971, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving San Jose, CA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Billy Lance Burrow at a Glance
Billy Lance Burrow is a Member based in San Jose, California, practicing at The Law Offices of Burrow & Shimane. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997). Educated at Lincoln University (J.D., 1980) and University of Nevada (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Santa Clara County Bar Association The State Bar of California California Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Billy Lance Burrow
- Billy Lance Burrow is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, business litigation
- Billy received a B.S. degree from University of Nevada in 1971, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Billy practices at The Law Offices of Burrow & Shimane in San Jose, CA
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Billy Lance Burrow's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Billy Lance Burrow handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Jose.
Business & Corporate Law in San Jose
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in San Jose
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Billy Lance Burrow is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Insurance Law in San Jose
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Billy Lance Burrow is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Jose
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Jose are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
San Jose Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Jose-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Jose Choose Billy Lance Burrow
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Billy Lance Burrow's practice in the field of business, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Billy Lance Burrow brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Billy Lance Burrow can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and insurance, Billy Lance Burrow can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Jose
A San Jose-based practice means Billy Lance Burrow attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Billy Lance Burrow Handles in San Jose
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