Atty. Steven E Burnham

Atty. Steven E Burnham

Steven E Burnham is a lawyer practicing general litigation, municipal law, probate & estate planning and 1 other area of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Plainwell Plainwell 36 Years Experience 36 year

Profile Summary

About Steven E Burnham at a glance

Steven E Burnham is a probate, estate planning, litigation, elder law, and government attorney based in Plainwell, Michigan. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1990). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1990) and Western Michigan University (B.A., 1985). Serves clients in Plainwell, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven E Burnham is a lawyer practicing general litigation, municipal law, probate & estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Steven practices in Plainwell, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Steven E Burnham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven E Burnham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Steven E Burnham is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

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.

Steven E Burnham is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Steven E Burnham is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Steven E Burnham is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Michigan →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Steven E Burnham is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Plainwell 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 venue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven E Burnham

Where is Steven E Burnham's law office located?
Steven E Burnham's law practice is located in Plainwell, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven E Burnham handle?
Steven E Burnham focuses on probate, estate planning, litigation, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Steven E Burnham practiced law?
Steven E Burnham has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Steven E Burnham go to law school?
Steven E Burnham earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Steven E Burnham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Western Michigan University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1990

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