Atty. William Ryan Burns

Atty. William Ryan Burns

William Ryan Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, crisis management, labor and employment and 8 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Toms River Toms River 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About William Ryan Burns at a glance

William Ryan Burns is an Of Counsel based in Toms River, New Jersey. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001), United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2001), New York (2002), and United States Court of Appeals for Second Circuit (2015). Educated at Gettysburg College (B.A. Political, 1998) and University of Richmond J.D. Cali Award of Academic Excellence in Lawyering Skills (—). Serands clients in Toms River, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Ryan Burns is a lawyer practicing litigation, crisis management, labor and employment and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • William practices in Toms River, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

William Ryan Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Ryan Burns

Where is William Ryan Burns's law office located?
William Ryan Burns's law practice is located in Toms River, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Ryan Burns handle?
William Ryan Burns focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has William Ryan Burns practiced law?
William Ryan Burns has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did William Ryan Burns go to law school?
William Ryan Burns earned their education at (B.A. Political, 1998); (—).
How can I contact William Ryan Burns for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. Political
Gettysburg College
- 1998
University of Richmond J.D. Cali Award of Academic Excellence in Lawyering Skills
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2002
United States Court of Appeals for Second Circuit
Admitted: 2015
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2016
United States District Court Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2016

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