Atty. James William Burns
James William Burns is a lawyer practicing criminal law, divorce and family law, business law and 1 other area of law. James received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1976, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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James William Burns is a Member based in Angola, Indiana, practicing at James W. Burns Attorney At Law. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on divorce, criminal defense, family law, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), Indiana (1979), and Tennessee (1984). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1979) and Indiana University (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Angola, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James William Burns is a lawyer practicing criminal law, divorce and family law, business law and 1 other area of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1976, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices at James W. Burns Attorney At Law in Angola, IN
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James William Burns's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James William Burns is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Indiana →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James William Burns is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Indiana →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James William Burns is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Indiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James William Burns is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James William Burns is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Angola are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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