Atty. Eric H. Burns
As a lawyer, I have the privilege of helping good people through the most difficult times in their lives. I am proud of what I do.
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About Eric H. Burns at a glance
Eric H. Burns is a Partner based in Lafayette, Indiana, practicing at Withered Burns, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, estate planning, business, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1982) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1988). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1982) and Wabash College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tippecanoe County (Treasurer, 1987-1988) and Indiana State (Probate, Trust and Real Property Section) Bar Associations Estate Planning Council of Greater Lafayette. Serands clients in Lafayette, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As a lawyer, I have the privilege of helping good people through the most difficult times in their lives
- I am proud of what I do
- I enjoy every day I practice law
- Call if I can help you
- Raised in Tippecanoe County, Eric was eager to return home after college and law school to take care of the people in his home town
- Often, Eric helps people by trying cases in court
- Other times, he works with clients to put together contracts, businesses or estate plans
- Every client is different and Eric takes pride in helping each one succeed
- City Attorney, Lafayette Corporation Counsel, 1996-2003, West Lafayette City Attorney, 2008—
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Eric H. Burns is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →
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.
Eric H. Burns is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Eric H. Burns is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Eric H. Burns is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →
Eric H. Burns is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Indiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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