Atty. William Burnett
William Burnett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. William, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025.
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William Burnett is a bankruptcy attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Flaster Greenberg PC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association (1995). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Burnett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- William, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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 Philadelphia 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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