Atty. William Franklin Burns

Atty. William Franklin Burns

William Franklin Burns is a lawyer practicing personal injury, class action, wrongful death and 4 other areas of law. William has been licensed for 30 years.

Memphis Memphis 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (615) 562-4565 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Franklin Burns at a glance

William Franklin Burns is a divorce, wrongful death, personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1996) and Arkansas (2008). Educated at University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (JD, 1996). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Franklin Burns is a lawyer practicing personal injury, class action, wrongful death and 4 other areas of law
  • William has been licensed for 30 years
  • William practices in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William Franklin Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William Franklin Burns is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Tennessee →

Wrongful Death

William Franklin Burns is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Tennessee →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Franklin Burns is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Class Action

William Franklin Burns is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

William Franklin Burns is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Franklin Burns

Where is William Franklin Burns's law office located?
William Franklin Burns's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Franklin Burns handle?
William Franklin Burns focuses on divorce, wrongful death, personal injury, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Franklin Burns practiced law?
William Franklin Burns has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did William Franklin Burns go to law school?
William Franklin Burns earned their education at (JD, 1996).
How can I contact William Franklin Burns for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1996
Arkansas
Admitted: 2008

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