Atty. William Morgan Burns

Atty. William Morgan Burns

William Morgan Burns is a lawyer practicing venture capital, securities / investment fraud, securities and 2 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About William Morgan Burns at a glance

William Morgan Burns is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1996). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1996) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Morgan Burns is a lawyer practicing venture capital, securities / investment fraud, securities and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • William practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

William Morgan Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Morgan 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

William Morgan Burns is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Minnesota →

Securities Law

William Morgan Burns is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Minnesota →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

William Morgan Burns is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Morgan Burns

Where is William Morgan Burns's law office located?
William Morgan Burns's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Morgan Burns handle?
William Morgan Burns focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has William Morgan Burns practiced law?
William Morgan Burns has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did William Morgan Burns go to law school?
William Morgan Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (A.B., 1993).
How can I contact William Morgan Burns for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Morgan Burns received?
William Morgan Burns's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1996
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1996

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