Atty. Douglas J. Burns

Atty. Douglas J. Burns

Douglas J. Burns is a lawyer practicing tax.

Clearwater Clearwater 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Douglas J. Burns at a glance

Douglas J. Burns is a Member based in Clearwater, Florida, practicing at Douglas J. Burns PA. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1984) and Georgia (1984). Educated at Samford University (J.D., 1984) and Florida State University (B.S., 1979). Serands clients in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas J. Burns is a lawyer practicing tax
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Douglas practices at Douglas J. Burns PA in Clearwater, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas J. Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Where is Douglas J. Burns's law office located?
Douglas J. Burns's law practice is located in Clearwater, Florida. The firm is Douglas J. Burns PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas J. Burns handle?
Douglas J. Burns focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Douglas J. Burns practiced law?
Douglas J. Burns has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Douglas J. Burns go to law school?
Douglas J. Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1979).
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Practice Areas

Tax

Education

J.D.
Samford University
- 1984
B.S.
Florida State University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1984
Georgia
Admitted: 1984

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