Atty. Richard Jay Burton
Mr. Richard Jay Burton is a lawyer practicing civil rights, complex commercial litigation, government contracts and 9 other areas of law.
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About Richard Jay Burton at a glance
Richard Jay Burton is a Member based in Miami, Florida, practicing at The Burton Firm. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1975), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1975). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1974) and George Washington University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard Jay Burton is a lawyer practicing civil rights, complex commercial litigation, government contracts and 9 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Richard practices at The Burton Firm in Miami, FL
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Richard Jay Burton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Richard Jay Burton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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.
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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 Miami 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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