Atty. Stephen David Burns

Atty. Stephen David Burns

Mr. Stephen David Burns is a lawyer practicing estate planning, securities & investment fraud, elder law and 2 other areas of law.

Richmond Richmond 19 yrs experience 19 year
Call (804) 533-4360 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen David Burns at a glance

Stephen David Burns is a trusts, probate, estate planning, securities, and consumer attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2007) and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at Catholic University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 2002). Active member of Arlington County Bar Association. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Stephen David Burns is a lawyer practicing estate planning, securities & investment fraud, elder law and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Stephen practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen David Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Stephen David Burns is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Stephen David Burns is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Securities Law

Stephen David Burns is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Virginia →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Stephen David Burns is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen David Burns

Where is Stephen David Burns's law office located?
Stephen David Burns's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen David Burns handle?
Stephen David Burns focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Stephen David Burns practiced law?
Stephen David Burns has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Stephen David Burns go to law school?
Stephen David Burns earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Stephen David Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2007
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010

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