Atty. Christopher J. Burns
Christopher J. Burns is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business, probate and 2 other areas of law.
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Christopher J. Burns is a Supm. Ct. Jus. based in Buffalo, New York. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and poa. Admitted to practice in New York (1980) and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1982). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Canisius College (B.A., 1974). Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher J. Burns is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business, probate and 2 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Canisius College in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Christopher practices in Buffalo, NY
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Christopher J. Burns is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →
Christopher J. Burns is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New York →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Christopher J. Burns is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher J. Burns is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Christopher J. Burns is one of 29,580 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in New York →
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buffalo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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