Atty. Thomas Joseph Burnside

Atty. Thomas Joseph Burnside

Thomas Joseph Burnside is a lawyer practicing fidelity and surety, business litigation, construction litigation and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a A.B. degree from Miami University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Joseph Burnside at a glance

Thomas Joseph Burnside is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1982) and Illinois (1983). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1982) and Miami University (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Joseph Burnside is a lawyer practicing fidelity and surety, business litigation, construction litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from Miami University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Thomas practices in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Joseph Burnside's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Joseph Burnside handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas Joseph Burnside is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Construction Law

Thomas Joseph Burnside is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas Joseph Burnside is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Joseph Burnside

Where is Thomas Joseph Burnside's law office located?
Thomas Joseph Burnside's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Joseph Burnside handle?
Thomas Joseph Burnside focuses on business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Thomas Joseph Burnside practiced law?
Thomas Joseph Burnside has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Thomas Joseph Burnside go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Burnside earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact Thomas Joseph Burnside for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Joseph Burnside directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas Joseph Burnside received?
Thomas Joseph Burnside's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1982
A.B.
Miami University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1982
Illinois
Admitted: 1983

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