Atty. William R. Burton

Atty. William R. Burton

Mr. William R.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (984) 234-7972 Book Appointment

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About William R. Burton at a glance

William R. Burton is a Member based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, practicing at William R. Burton Attorney at Law. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, contracts, ip, poa, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1987). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1987) and Suny Maritime at Fort Schuyler (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William R. Burton is a lawyer practicing wills & living wills, litigation, mediation and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Suny Maritime at Fort Schuyler in 1975, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • William practices at William R. Burton Attorney at Law in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

William R. Burton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William R. Burton 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.

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Contracts

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William R. Burton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Power of Attorney

William R. Burton is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in North Carolina →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William R. Burton is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Chapel Hill 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William R. Burton

Where is William R. Burton's law office located?
William R. Burton's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The firm is William R. Burton Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R. Burton handle?
William R. Burton focuses on divorce, contracts, ip, poa, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has William R. Burton practiced law?
William R. Burton has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did William R. Burton go to law school?
William R. Burton earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact William R. Burton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William R. Burton received?
William R. Burton's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1987
B.S.
Suny Maritime at Fort Schuyler
- 1975

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1987

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