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About John V. Burns at a glance
John V. Burns is an Associate based in Hartford, Wisconsin, practicing at Matthiesen Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1990) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1990). Educated at Marquette University Law School (J.D., 1990) and Marquette University (B.A. Psychology, 1984). Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Hartford, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. John V. Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal defense, insurance defense and 6 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
- John practices at Matthiesen Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. in Hartford, WI
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John V. Burns's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John V. Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John V. Burns is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Wisconsin →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John V. Burns is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Wisconsin →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John V. Burns is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John V. Burns is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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