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Joseph E. Burns is a Principal based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at J. E. Burns, P.L.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, breach of contract, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1985) and University of Oklahoma (B.B.A. Management, 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Broward County Bar Association The Florida Bar State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joseph E. Burns is a lawyer practicing business litigation, breach of contract, commercial fraud and 11 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Joseph practices at J. E. Burns, P.L. in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Joseph E. Burns is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Joseph E. Burns is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Joseph E. Burns is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Florida →
Joseph E. Burns is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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