Atty. Richard C. Burns

Atty. Richard C. Burns

Richard C. Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial law, corporate law and 4 other areas of law.

Waldwick Waldwick 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Richard C. Burns at a glance

Richard C. Burns is a Member based in Waldwick, New Jersey, practicing at Richard C. Burns. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci (1981), New Jersey (1985), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1985). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1980) and Lafayette College (B.A., 1970). Active member of Bergen County, New York State, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in Waldwick, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard C. Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial law, corporate law and 4 other areas of law
  • Richard C. received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1970, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Richard C. practices at Richard C. Burns in Waldwick, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Richard C. Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Richard C. Burns is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New Jersey →

Trusts

Richard C. Burns is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New Jersey →

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.

Richard C. Burns is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard C. Burns is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard C. Burns is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard C. Burns

Where is Richard C. Burns's law office located?
Richard C. Burns's law practice is located in Waldwick, New Jersey. The firm is Richard C. Burns. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard C. Burns handle?
Richard C. Burns focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Richard C. Burns practiced law?
Richard C. Burns has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Richard C. Burns go to law school?
Richard C. Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Richard C. Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1980
B.A.
Lafayette College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci
Admitted: 1981
New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1985

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