Atty. David A Burns

Atty. David A Burns

David A Burns is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. David received a degree from University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1985, and has been licensed for 28 years.

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About David A Burns at a glance

David A Burns is a ip attorney based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1998) and Connecticut registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2009). Educated at Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University (J.D., 1998) and University of Michigan at Ann Arbor (B.S.N.E., 1985). Serands clients in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David A Burns is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • David received a degree from University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1985, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • David practices in Ann Arbor, MI

Practice Areas Explained

David A Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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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 David A Burns

Where is David A Burns's law office located?
David A Burns's law practice is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A Burns handle?
David A Burns focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has David A Burns practiced law?
David A Burns has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David A Burns go to law school?
David A Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S.N.E., 1985).
How can I contact David A Burns for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University
- 1998
B.S.N.E.
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1998
Connecticut registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2009

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