Atty. John D Burns

Atty. John D Burns

John D Burns is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, public law, petroleum law and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1958, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Portland Portland 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About John D Burns at a glance

John D Burns is a trusts, government, and agriculture attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1962). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1961) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1958). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John D Burns is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, public law, petroleum law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1958, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • John practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

John D Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John D Burns is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oregon →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John D Burns is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Oregon →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

John D Burns is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D Burns

Where is John D Burns's law office located?
John D Burns's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D Burns handle?
John D Burns focuses on trusts, government, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John D Burns practiced law?
John D Burns has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did John D Burns go to law school?
John D Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.A., 1958).
How can I contact John D Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1961
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1958

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1962

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