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Joel D. Burns is a Member based in Milledgeville, Georgia, practicing at Burns & Burns, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, trusts, and family law. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1976). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1976) and George Mason University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Baldwin County (President, 1990) and Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Milledgeville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joel D. Burns is a lawyer practicing adoption, adults with disabilities, asset protection and 28 other areas of law
- Joel received a B.A. degree from George Mason University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Joel practices at Burns & Burns, P.C. in Milledgeville, GA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Joel D. Burns is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Georgia →
Joel D. Burns is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Milledgeville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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