Atty. John A Burnam

Atty. John A Burnam

John A Burnam is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, mortgage law and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.P.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Hattiesburg Hattiesburg 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John A Burnam at a glance

John A Burnam is a Member based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, practicing at John A. Burnam. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1984) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1984). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1984) and University of Mississippi (B.P.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of South Central Mississippi Bar Association The Mississippi Bar American College of Mortgage Attorneys. Serands clients in Hattiesburg, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John A Burnam is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, mortgage law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.P.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at John A. Burnam in Hattiesburg, MS

Practice Areas Explained

John A Burnam's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A Burnam handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

John A Burnam is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John A Burnam is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

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

John A Burnam is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Foreclosure Defense

John A Burnam is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A Burnam

Where is John A Burnam's law office located?
John A Burnam's law practice is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The firm is John A. Burnam. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A Burnam handle?
John A Burnam focuses on probate, business, real estate, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has John A Burnam practiced law?
John A Burnam has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John A Burnam go to law school?
John A Burnam earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.P.A., 1979).
How can I contact John A Burnam for a consultation?
You can contact John A Burnam directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John A Burnam received?
John A Burnam's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1984
B.P.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth
Admitted: 1984

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