Atty. William Robert Burns

Atty. William Robert Burns

Mr. William Robert Burns is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, internet, environmental / natural resources.

Houston Houston 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About William Robert Burns at a glance

William Robert Burns is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at King & Spalding LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on environmental and internet. Admitted to practice in Texas (2006). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 2006) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Robert Burns is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, internet, environmental / natural resources
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • William practices at King & Spalding LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William Robert Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

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Internet & Cyber Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Robert Burns

Where is William Robert Burns's law office located?
William Robert Burns's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is King & Spalding LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Robert Burns handle?
William Robert Burns focuses on environmental, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Robert Burns practiced law?
William Robert Burns has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did William Robert Burns go to law school?
William Robert Burns earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact William Robert Burns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 2006
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2006

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