Atty. John Patrick Burns

Atty. John Patrick Burns

John Patrick Burns is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate, securities and 1 other area of law. John Patrick received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Ann Arbor Ann Arbor 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (734) 724-8668

Profile Summary

About John Patrick Burns at a glance

John Patrick Burns is a business, real estate, and securities attorney based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984) and California (1988). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1984) and Marquette University (B.A., 1981). Serves clients in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Patrick Burns is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate, securities and 1 other area of law
  • John Patrick received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John Patrick practices in Ann Arbor, MI

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Patrick Burns is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

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

John Patrick Burns is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ann Arbor are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Patrick Burns

Where is John Patrick Burns's law office located?
John Patrick Burns's law practice is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Burns handle?
John Patrick Burns focuses on business, real estate, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has John Patrick Burns practiced law?
John Patrick Burns has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Patrick Burns go to law school?
John Patrick Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact John Patrick Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1984
B.A.
Marquette University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1988

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