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Atty. Richard M. Burnham

Atty. Richard M. Burnham

Atty. Richard M.

Madison Madison 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (608) 608-7041 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard M. Burnham at a glance

Richard M. Burnham is a business, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1973), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1973), U.S. Supreme Court (1974), and Alaska (1974). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1973) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Richard M. Burnham is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, officers and directors litigation, defective and dangerous products and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Richard practices in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Richard M. Burnham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard M. Burnham 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.

Richard M. Burnham is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →

Product Liability

Richard M. Burnham is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard M. Burnham is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →

Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard M. Burnham

Where is Richard M. Burnham's law office located?
Richard M. Burnham's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard M. Burnham handle?
Richard M. Burnham focuses on business, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Richard M. Burnham practiced law?
Richard M. Burnham has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Richard M. Burnham go to law school?
Richard M. Burnham earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Richard M. Burnham for a consultation?
You can contact Richard M. Burnham directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard M. Burnham received?
Richard M. Burnham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1973
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
Alaska
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1997

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