Atty. John Douglas Burns

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.

Greenbelt Greenbelt 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About John Douglas Burns at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John Douglas Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

John Douglas Burns is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Maryland →

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

John Douglas Burns is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Maryland →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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 Law

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 →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

John Douglas Burns is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

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Where is John Douglas Burns's law office located?
John Douglas Burns's law practice is located in Greenbelt, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Douglas Burns handle?
John Douglas Burns focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, bankruptcy, tax, chapter 11. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has John Douglas Burns practiced law?
John Douglas Burns has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
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Education

University of Utah J.D.
- In Progress
New York University A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999

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