Atty. Stephen W Burness
Stephen W Burness is a lawyer practicing domestic law, litigation, trust & estates and 6 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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Stephen W Burness is a Member based in Portage, Michigan, practicing at Smith & Burness PC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1977). Educated at Case Western Reserve University J.D. (—) and Kalamazoo College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Portage, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen W Burness is a lawyer practicing domestic law, litigation, trust & estates and 6 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Stephen practices at Smith & Burness PC in Portage, MI
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Stephen W Burness is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →
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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.
Stephen W Burness is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portage are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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