Atty. James M. Burton
James M. Burton is a lawyer practicing business & banking regulations, insurance, litigation.
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James M. Burton is an Of Counsel based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1974). Educated at University of Miami and Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Burton is a lawyer practicing business & banking regulations, insurance, litigation
- James has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices in Pittsburgh, PA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James M. Burton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James M. Burton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James M. Burton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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