Atty. Robert Sidney Burns
Robert Sidney Burns is a lawyer practicing real estate law, domestic relations law, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a degree from Memphis Cecil C.
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Robert Sidney Burns is a trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Sewanee, Tennessee. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1974). Educated at University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (JD, 1973) and Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (—). Active member of Memphis and Tennessee Bar Associations. Serands clients in Sewanee, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Sidney Burns is a lawyer practicing real estate law, domestic relations law, litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a degree from Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Robert practices in Sewanee, TN
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Robert Sidney Burns is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Robert Sidney Burns is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert Sidney Burns is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sewanee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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