Atty. Edward Michael Burnes

Atty. Edward Michael Burnes

Edward Michael Burnes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, malpractice, class action and 10 other areas of law. Edward received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Chicago Chicago 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Edward Michael Burnes at a glance

Edward Michael Burnes is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Edward M. Burnes. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, car accidents, trusts, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1977) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1974). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Edward Michael Burnes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, malpractice, class action and 10 other areas of law
  • Edward received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Edward practices at Edward M. Burnes in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Michael Burnes's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Edward Michael Burnes is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Edward Michael Burnes is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

Edward Michael Burnes is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Edward Michael Burnes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Edward Michael Burnes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward Michael Burnes

Where is Edward Michael Burnes's law office located?
Edward Michael Burnes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Edward M. Burnes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Michael Burnes handle?
Edward Michael Burnes focuses on wills, car accidents, trusts, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Edward Michael Burnes practiced law?
Edward Michael Burnes has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Edward Michael Burnes go to law school?
Edward Michael Burnes earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact Edward Michael Burnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1977
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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