Atty. David Burton

Atty. David Burton

David Burton is a lawyer practicing tax, securities offerings, administrative law and 9 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Concord College in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Princeton Princeton 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About David Burton at a glance

David Burton is a Senior Counsel based in Princeton, West Virginia, practicing at Burton Kilgore & Lazenby, P.L.L.C.. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, personal injury, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1963), Maryland (1985), and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at West Virginia University (LL.B., 1963) and Concord College (B.S., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of West Virginia State Bar (President, 1986-1987) Mercer County Bar Association. Serands clients in Princeton, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Burton is a lawyer practicing tax, securities offerings, administrative law and 9 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Concord College in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • David practices at Burton Kilgore & Lazenby, P.L.L.C. in Princeton, WV

Practice Areas Explained

David Burton's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

David Burton is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in West Virginia →

Probate

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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.

David Burton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David Burton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in West Virginia →

Securities Law

David Burton is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Princeton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia 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 West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Burton

Where is David Burton's law office located?
David Burton's law practice is located in Princeton, West Virginia. The firm is Burton Kilgore & Lazenby, P.L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Burton handle?
David Burton focuses on formation, probate, personal injury, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has David Burton practiced law?
David Burton has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did David Burton go to law school?
David Burton earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (B.S., 1960).
How can I contact David Burton for a consultation?
You can contact David Burton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Burton received?
David Burton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
West Virginia University
- 1963
B.S.
Concord College
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1963
Maryland
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989

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