Atty. Thomas R. Burns

Atty. Thomas R. Burns

Thomas R. Burns is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, real estate leasing, real estate development and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas R. Burns at a glance

Thomas R. Burns is a real estate, commercial re, and m&a attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1971), Michigan (1972), Maryland (1982), and District of Columbia (1982). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1970) and Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (M.A. University, 1967). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas R. Burns is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, real estate leasing, real estate development and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas R. received a M.A. degree from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Thomas R. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas R. Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

Thomas R. Burns is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Thomas R. Burns is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas R. Burns

Where is Thomas R. Burns's law office located?
Thomas R. Burns's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas R. Burns handle?
Thomas R. Burns focuses on real estate, commercial re, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Thomas R. Burns practiced law?
Thomas R. Burns has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Thomas R. Burns go to law school?
Thomas R. Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (M.A. University, 1967).
How can I contact Thomas R. Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1970
M.A. University
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1971
Michigan
Admitted: 1972
Maryland
Admitted: 1982
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
Virginia
Admitted: 1985

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