Lawyer William M. Burns, graduated from University of Michigan, B.A., 1965 University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1968, is now employed by Hanft Fride A Professional Association at 1000 U.S. Bank Place, 130 West Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802-2094.

While being a member of Eleventh District, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations., William M. Burns is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing William M. Burns as your lawyer, you should consider whether William M. Burns offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if William M. Burns has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though William M. Burns's office is located at Duluth, MN, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

William M. Burns has been admitted in 1968, Minnesota; 1974, Indiana; 1976, Ohio;. His or her practice areas include Real Estate Development, Securities Finance, Commercial Law, Business Planning, Health Law, Financial Markets and Services, Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions.

William M. Burns's college and law school education includes University of Michigan, B.A., 1965, University of Michigan, J.D., magna cum laude, 1968. Other biographical background includes Order of the Coif. Recipient, Minnesota Legal Services Coalition Pro-Bono Public Award, 2003-2004. Research Assistant, University of Michigan Law School, 1966-1968. Assistant Editor, Michigan Law Review, 1967-1968. Member, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, 1971—; President, 1974-1976, Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota, Inc. Member: Board of Directors, 1974-1980; Executive Committee, 1975-1980, Legal Assistance of Minnesota, Inc.; Minnesota Supreme Court Commission on Legal Services. Mr. Burns handles private and public financing of business enterprises, multifamily and commercial real estate development, health care business issues, commercial real estate development, and mergers and acquisitions. He also provides general business advice, management of litigation and other dispute resolution services. His clients include large and small businesses, banks, real estate developers, educational institutions and medical specialists. Mr. Burns received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees, both with honors, from the University of Michigan. He was a member of the Order of the Coif, Assistant Editor of the Michigan Law Review and Research Assistant for Professor Arthur R. Miller. Mr. Burns was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar in 1968. He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and American Bar Association. Mr. Burns is listed in "Best Lawyers in America," and has been voted a "Super Lawyer" by his peers in Minnesota Law & Pol. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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