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Atty. Robert Scott Burns

Atty. Robert Scott Burns

Robert Scott Burns is a lawyer practicing business, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Akron in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Scott Burns at a glance

Robert Scott Burns is a Coun. based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, m&a, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1985). Educated at University of Akron (J.D., 1985) and University of Akron (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Scott Burns is a lawyer practicing business, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 4 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Akron in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Robert practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Scott Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert Scott Burns is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Robert Scott Burns is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

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

Robert Scott Burns is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Robert Scott Burns is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Robert Scott Burns is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Scott Burns

Where is Robert Scott Burns's law office located?
Robert Scott Burns's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Scott Burns handle?
Robert Scott Burns focuses on employment, business, real estate, m&a, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Robert Scott Burns practiced law?
Robert Scott Burns has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Robert Scott Burns go to law school?
Robert Scott Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Robert Scott Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Akron
- 1985
B.A.
University of Akron
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1985

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