Atty. David C. Burns

Atty. David C. Burns

David C. Burns is a lawyer practicing banking & business law, corporation, estate planning & probate and 4 other areas of law.

Newton Newton 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About David C. Burns at a glance

David C. Burns is a Member based in Newton, Kansas, practicing at Sizemore, Burns & Gillmore, LLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1974). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1974) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Newton, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David C. Burns is a lawyer practicing banking & business law, corporation, estate planning & probate and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • David practices at Sizemore, Burns & Gillmore, LLC in Newton, KS

Practice Areas Explained

David C. Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

David C. Burns is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

David C. Burns is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David C. Burns is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David C. Burns is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David C. Burns is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David C. Burns

Where is David C. Burns's law office located?
David C. Burns's law practice is located in Newton, Kansas. The firm is Sizemore, Burns & Gillmore, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David C. Burns handle?
David C. Burns focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has David C. Burns practiced law?
David C. Burns has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did David C. Burns go to law school?
David C. Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact David C. Burns for a consultation?
You can contact David C. Burns 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 C. Burns received?
David C. Burns's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1974
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1974

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