Fiduciary Law & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Robert A. Burroughs at a Glance
Robert A. Burroughs is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Burroughs, Keene, Paulk, & Von Schuch. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1978). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1978) and North Carolina Central University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert A. Burroughs
- Mr. Robert A. Burroughs is a lawyer practicing fiduciary law, general practice & trial law, real property law and 3 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from North Carolina Central University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Robert practices at Burroughs, Keene, Paulk, & Von Schuch in Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas Explained
Robert A. Burroughs's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Burroughs handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Estate Planning & Probate in Atlanta
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Real Estate Law in Atlanta
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert A. Burroughs is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Atlanta
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Civil Litigation in Atlanta
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert A. Burroughs is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Elder Law in Atlanta
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Robert A. Burroughs
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert A. Burroughs's practice in the field of estate planning, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert A. Burroughs brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, real estate, and estate litigation, Robert A. Burroughs can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Robert A. Burroughs attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert A. Burroughs Handles in Atlanta
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