Atty. Scott David Burns

Atty. Scott David Burns

Scott David Burns is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, family law and 4 other areas of law. Scott David received a B.A. degree from Villanova University, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Haddon Heights Haddon Heights 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott David Burns at a glance

Scott David Burns is a Partner based in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1996), Pennseylvania, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. District Eastern, District of Pe (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (2000). Educated at Widener University J.D. (—) and Villanova University B.A. (—). Active member of Camden County Bar Association, 1996 – PresentThe American Inns of Court Foundation, 2000 – Present. Serands clients in Haddon Heights, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott David Burns is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, family law and 4 other areas of law
  • Scott David received a B.A. degree from Villanova University, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Scott David practices in Haddon Heights, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Scott David Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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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 Haddon Heights 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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Where is Scott David Burns's law office located?
Scott David Burns's law practice is located in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott David Burns handle?
Scott David Burns focuses on wills, trusts, criminal defense, family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Scott David Burns practiced law?
Scott David Burns has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
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Education

Widener University J.D.
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Villanova University B.A.
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Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1996
Pennseylvania, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. District Eastern, District of Pe
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000

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