Atty. William J Burris

Atty. William J Burris

William J Burris is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, mortgages and 2 other areas of law. William has been licensed for 53 years.

Franklinton Franklinton 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About William J Burris at a glance

William J Burris is a Dist. J. based in Franklinton, Louisiana. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1973), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1981). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1973). Serands clients in Franklinton, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William J Burris is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, mortgages and 2 other areas of law
  • William has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices in Franklinton, LA

Practice Areas Explained

William J Burris's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William J Burris is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

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

William J Burris is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J Burris

Where is William J Burris's law office located?
William J Burris's law practice is located in Franklinton, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J Burris handle?
William J Burris focuses on probate, personal injury, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has William J Burris practiced law?
William J Burris has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William J Burris go to law school?
William J Burris earned their education at (J.D., 1973).
How can I contact William J Burris for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1982

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