Atty. J. Mark Burton

Atty. J. Mark Burton

J. Mark Burton is a lawyer practicing real estate development, financing, and transactions and 5 other areas of law.

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Profile Summary

About J. Mark Burton at a glance

J. Mark Burton is a Partner based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and environmental. Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1980) and Roanoke College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities and Memberships •Fayette County and Kentucky Bar Associations •Board of Directors of the Fayette County Bar Foundation, Vice-President. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. Mark Burton is a lawyer practicing real estate development, financing, and transactions and 5 other areas of law
  • J. Mark received a B.A. degree from Roanoke College in 1977, and
  • J. Mark practices at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

J. Mark Burton's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

J. Mark Burton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

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

J. Mark Burton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

J. Mark Burton is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Mark Burton

Where is J. Mark Burton's law office located?
J. Mark Burton's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Mark Burton handle?
J. Mark Burton focuses on business, real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
Where did J. Mark Burton go to law school?
J. Mark Burton earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact J. Mark Burton for a consultation?
You can contact J. Mark Burton 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 J. Mark Burton received?
J. Mark Burton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1980
B.A.
Roanoke College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

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