Atty. Michael James Burns

Atty. Michael James Burns

Michael James Burns is a lawyer practicing insurance, in-house corporate, litigation. Michael received a M.A. degree from Old Dominion University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Mount Prospect Mount Prospect 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Burns at a glance

Michael James Burns is a Member based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, practicing at Michael Burns. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1998) and Old Dominion University (M.A. St., 1993). Serands clients in Mount Prospect, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael James Burns is a lawyer practicing insurance, in-house corporate, litigation
  • Michael received a M.A. degree from Old Dominion University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices at Michael Burns in Mount Prospect, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James 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.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Burns

Where is Michael James Burns's law office located?
Michael James Burns's law practice is located in Mount Prospect, Illinois. The firm is Michael Burns. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Burns handle?
Michael James Burns focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael James Burns practiced law?
Michael James Burns has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael James Burns go to law school?
Michael James Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (M.A. St., 1993).
How can I contact Michael James Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1998
M.A. St.
Old Dominion University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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