Atty. Michael W. Burns
Michael W. Burns is a lawyer practicing commercial law, corporate law, real property and 7 other areas of law.
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Michael W. Burns is a Shareholder based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Burr & Forman LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972), South Carolina (1998), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2000). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Furman University (B.A. Economics, 1995). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael W. Burns is a lawyer practicing commercial law, corporate law, real property and 7 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Furman University in 1995, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Michael practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Greenville, SC
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Michael W. Burns's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael W. Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Michael W. Burns is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in South Carolina →
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.
Michael W. Burns is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael W. Burns is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael W. Burns is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael W. Burns is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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