Atty. James Place Burnes

Atty. James Place Burnes

James Place Burnes is a lawyer practicing education, k-12 & dd collective bargaining & labor relations, school employment law & litigation and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Columbus Columbus 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James Place Burnes at a glance

James Place Burnes is a employment and education attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Bricker Graydon, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1978). Educated at Capital University Law School (J.D., 1978) and Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Place Burnes is a lawyer practicing education, k-12 & dd collective bargaining & labor relations, school employment law & litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices at Bricker Graydon, LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Place Burnes's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Place Burnes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James Place Burnes is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Place Burnes

Where is James Place Burnes's law office located?
James Place Burnes's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Bricker Graydon, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Place Burnes handle?
James Place Burnes focuses on employment, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Place Burnes practiced law?
James Place Burnes has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Place Burnes go to law school?
James Place Burnes earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James Place Burnes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Place Burnes received?
James Place Burnes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Capital University Law School
- 1978
B.A.
Ohio Wesleyan University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1978

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