Atty. Thomas J. "Tom" Burns
Thomas Burns primarily practices family law, appeals, and litigation. With over 10 years of legal experience, he is a leader in the firm’s family law group and was recently named Best Lawyer for his practice.
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Thomas J. "Tom" Burns is a family law and adr attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Clyde Snow & Sessions PC. Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Thomas Burns primarily practices family law, appeals, and litigation
- With over 10 years of legal experience, he is a leader in the firm’s family law group and was recently named Best Lawyer for his practice
- In addition to a strong legal practice, Tom clerked for the Honorable William A. Thorne of the Utah Court of Appeals for five years prior to entering private practice
- He is also a member of the Family Law, Litigation, and Appellate sections of the Utah State Bar
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas J. "Tom" Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Thomas J. "Tom" Burns is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Utah →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Thomas J. "Tom" Burns is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Utah →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Utah
Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah 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 Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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