Atty. Robert Scott Burney

Atty. Robert Scott Burney

Robert Scott Burney is a lawyer practicing commercial, business counsel and transactions, corporate law and 7 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Westfield Westfield 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Scott Burney at a glance

Robert Scott Burney is a business, real estate, bankruptcy, tax, and m&a attorney based in Westfield, New Jersey, practicing at Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1985), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. Tax Court (1986), and New York (2017). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Bucknell University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Westfield, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Scott Burney is a lawyer practicing commercial, business counsel and transactions, corporate law and 7 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Robert practices at Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. in Westfield, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Scott Burney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Scott Burney 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.

Robert Scott Burney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Robert Scott Burney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Robert Scott Burney is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New Jersey →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Robert Scott Burney is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Jersey →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Robert Scott Burney is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Westfield 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 Robert Scott Burney

Where is Robert Scott Burney's law office located?
Robert Scott Burney's law practice is located in Westfield, New Jersey. The firm is Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Scott Burney handle?
Robert Scott Burney focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Robert Scott Burney practiced law?
Robert Scott Burney has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Robert Scott Burney go to law school?
Robert Scott Burney earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Robert Scott Burney for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Scott Burney 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 Robert Scott Burney received?
Robert Scott Burney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Bucknell University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 2017
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2018

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