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About William J. Burns at a glance
William J. Burns is a Member based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at W. Joseph Burns. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, creditor rights, civil rights, and adr. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1974), U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1974) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Forsyth County and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar. Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William J. Burns is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, creditors rights, mediation
- William received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- William practices at W. Joseph Burns in Winston-Salem, NC
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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.
William J. Burns is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina →
William J. Burns is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
William J. Burns is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in North Carolina →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
William J. Burns is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Winston Salem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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