Atty. John William Burns

Atty. John William Burns

John William Burns is a lawyer practicing commercial, creditors' rights, commercial law and litigation and 15 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from West Liberty State College in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Steubenville Steubenville 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Burns at a glance

John William Burns is a business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, civil rights, and health care attorney based in Steubenville, Ohio. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1998), Pennsylvania (1999), Supreme Court of Pennsylvania United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit United States C (1999), and West Virginia (2007). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and West Liberty State College (B.A., 1991). Active member of •Allegheny County Bar Association Pittsburgh Technology Council The West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Steubenville, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Burns is a lawyer practicing commercial, creditors' rights, commercial law and litigation and 15 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from West Liberty State College in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices in Steubenville, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John William Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John William 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 William Burns is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John William Burns is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John William Burns is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John William Burns is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Ohio →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John William Burns is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John William Burns

Where is John William Burns's law office located?
John William Burns's law practice is located in Steubenville, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Burns handle?
John William Burns focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, civil rights, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John William Burns practiced law?
John William Burns has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John William Burns go to law school?
John William Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact John William Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
West Liberty State College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1998
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1999
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit United States C
Admitted: 1999
West Virginia
Admitted: 2007
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Admitted: 2007

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