Atty. F. Kent Burns

Atty. F. Kent Burns

F. Kent Burns is a lawyer practicing public utility law, transportation law.

Raleigh Raleigh 71 yrs experience 71 year
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Profile Summary

About F. Kent Burns at a glance

F. Kent Burns is an Of Counsel based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Burns, Day & Presnell, P.A.. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Their practice focuses on energy. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1955), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1959), U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1959), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1966). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1955) and Duke University (A.B., 1950). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • F. Kent Burns is a lawyer practicing public utility law, transportation law
  • F. Kent received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1950, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • F. Kent practices at Burns, Day & Presnell, P.A. in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

F. Kent Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about F. Kent Burns

Where is F. Kent Burns's law office located?
F. Kent Burns's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Burns, Day & Presnell, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does F. Kent Burns handle?
F. Kent Burns focuses on energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has F. Kent Burns practiced law?
F. Kent Burns has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did F. Kent Burns go to law school?
F. Kent Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1955); (A.B., 1950).
How can I contact F. Kent Burns for a consultation?
You can contact F. Kent 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 F. Kent Burns received?
F. Kent Burns's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1955
A.B.
Duke University
- 1950

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1955
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1966
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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