Atty. James Curtis Burr

Atty. James Curtis Burr

James Curtis Burr is a lawyer practicing tax, state and local government obligations private placement group, environment, energy and resources and 5 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About James Curtis Burr at a glance

James Curtis Burr is a Partner based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Chapman and Cutler LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on tax, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Utah (1984) and California (2004). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School (J.D., 1984) and Brown University (A.B., 1978). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Curtis Burr is a lawyer practicing tax, state and local government obligations private placement group, environment, energy and resources and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices at Chapman and Cutler LLP in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

James Curtis Burr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Curtis Burr 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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Environmental Law

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

James Curtis Burr is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Utah →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Curtis Burr is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Utah →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

James Curtis Burr is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Curtis Burr

Where is James Curtis Burr's law office located?
James Curtis Burr's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Chapman and Cutler LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Curtis Burr handle?
James Curtis Burr focuses on tax, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has James Curtis Burr practiced law?
James Curtis Burr has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James Curtis Burr go to law school?
James Curtis Burr earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact James Curtis Burr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School
- 1984
A.B.
Brown University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 2004

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