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About Steven D. Burns at a glance
Steven D. Burns is a Dist. J. based in Lincoln, Nebraska. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1973), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at University of Nebraska (J.D., 1973) and University of Nebraska (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. Steven D. Burns is a lawyer practicing contract, environmental litigation, employment and 4 other areas of law
- Steven received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska in 1971, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Steven practices in Lincoln, NE
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Steven D. Burns's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven D. Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Steven D. Burns is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Nebraska →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Steven D. Burns is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nebraska →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Steven D. Burns is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nebraska →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Steven D. Burns is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Nebraska →
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Why local counsel matters in Nebraska
Practicing law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lincoln are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska 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 Nebraska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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