Atty. Willard R. Burns

Atty. Willard R. Burns

Willard R. Burns is a lawyer practicing commercial, environmental and natural resources, energy & utilities and 1 other area of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (412) 626-6020 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Willard R. Burns at a glance

Willard R. Burns is a Project Lawyer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Troutman Pepper Locke. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, construction, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1990), New Jersey (1990), and New York (2015). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Willard R. Burns is a lawyer practicing commercial, environmental and natural resources, energy & utilities and 1 other area of law
  • Willard received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Willard practices at Troutman Pepper Locke in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Willard R. Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Willard R. Burns 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.

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Construction Law

Willard R. Burns is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Willard R. Burns is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Willard R. Burns

Where is Willard R. Burns's law office located?
Willard R. Burns's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Troutman Pepper Locke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Willard R. Burns handle?
Willard R. Burns focuses on business, construction, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Willard R. Burns practiced law?
Willard R. Burns has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Willard R. Burns go to law school?
Willard R. Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Willard R. Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Hamilton College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1990
New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 2015

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