Atty. John Douglas Burns
John Douglas Burns is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, chapter 11 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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John Douglas Burns is a chapter 7, chapter 13, bankruptcy, tax, and chapter 11 attorney based in Greenbelt, Maryland. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1994) and District of Columbia (1999). Educated at University of Utah J.D. (—) and New York University A.B. (—). Serands clients in Greenbelt, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Douglas Burns is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, chapter 11 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 32 years
- John practices in Greenbelt, MD
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John Douglas Burns is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Maryland →
John Douglas Burns is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Maryland →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John Douglas Burns is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maryland →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John Douglas Burns is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maryland →
John Douglas Burns is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Maryland →
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenbelt are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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