Atty. Daniel Richard Burns

Atty. Daniel Richard Burns

Daniel Richard Burns is a lawyer practicing personal injury, divorce & separation, mediation and 1 other area of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Union University in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Latham Latham 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Daniel Richard Burns at a glance

Daniel Richard Burns is a Member based in Latham, New York, practicing at Daniel R. Burns. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, child support, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1981). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1980) and Union University (B.A., 1974). Active member of Schenectady County, New York State (Member, Family Law Section) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Latham, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel Richard Burns is a lawyer practicing personal injury, divorce & separation, mediation and 1 other area of law
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from Union University in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Daniel practices at Daniel R. Burns in Latham, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Richard Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Daniel Richard Burns is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Daniel Richard Burns is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Child Support

Daniel Richard Burns is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in New York →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Daniel Richard Burns is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Latham 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 andnue, 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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Common questions about Daniel Richard Burns

Where is Daniel Richard Burns's law office located?
Daniel Richard Burns's law practice is located in Latham, New York. The firm is Daniel R. Burns. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Richard Burns handle?
Daniel Richard Burns focuses on divorce, personal injury, child support, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Daniel Richard Burns practiced law?
Daniel Richard Burns has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Daniel Richard Burns go to law school?
Daniel Richard Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Daniel Richard Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1980
B.A.
Union University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1981

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