Atty. James David Burton

Atty. James David Burton

James David Burton is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate law, mergers & acquisitions. James received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Winnetka Winnetka 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About James David Burton at a glance

James David Burton is a real estate, commercial re, and m&a attorney based in Winnetka, Illinois. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1986) and Williams College (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Winnetka, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James David Burton is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate law, mergers & acquisitions
  • James received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices in Winnetka, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James David Burton's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Commercial Real Estate

James David Burton is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James David Burton is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Winnetka 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 James David Burton

Where is James David Burton's law office located?
James David Burton's law practice is located in Winnetka, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Burton handle?
James David Burton focuses on real estate, commercial re, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James David Burton practiced law?
James David Burton has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James David Burton go to law school?
James David Burton earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James David Burton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1986
B.A.
Williams College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986

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