Atty. Jonathan R. Burns

Atty. Jonathan R. Burns

Jonathan R. Burns is a lawyer practicing wills, taxation, trusts and estates and 5 other areas of law.

Nashville Nashville 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan R. Burns at a glance

Jonathan R. Burns is an Attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Spencer Fane. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2010) and Tennessee (2011). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D. Washington, 2010) and Middle Tennessee State University (B.B.A., 2006). Active member of Tennessee, Nashville and Mississippi Bar Associations. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan R. Burns is a lawyer practicing wills, taxation, trusts and estates and 5 other areas of law
  • Jonathan R. received a B.B.A. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Jonathan R. practices at Spencer Fane in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan R. Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Jonathan R. Burns is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Tennessee →

Contracts

Jonathan R. Burns is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Tennessee →

Trusts

Jonathan R. Burns is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Jonathan R. Burns is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Jonathan R. Burns is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan R. Burns

Where is Jonathan R. Burns's law office located?
Jonathan R. Burns's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Spencer Fane. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan R. Burns handle?
Jonathan R. Burns focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Jonathan R. Burns practiced law?
Jonathan R. Burns has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Jonathan R. Burns go to law school?
Jonathan R. Burns earned their education at (J.D. Washington, 2010); (B.B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Jonathan R. Burns for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan R. Burns directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. Washington
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 2010
B.B.A.
Middle Tennessee State University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2010
Tennessee
Admitted: 2011

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