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Lawyer Overview

John is an experienced litigator, specializing in high conflict or complex cases.  He primarily takes cases in Dakota and Scott Counties.  John represents clients in dissolution of marriage, paternity, custody, maintenance and child support proceedings.  He has significant experience in the Court of Appeals.  John is a member of the  Minnesota State Bar Association, the First District Bar Association, where he is past President, and currently serves on the District Ethics Committee and the Dakota County Bar Association, where he serves on the Board of Directors and is the current President.  John has completed the Hawaii Ironman and the Boston Marathon.

Recognized as a Super Lawyer (the top 5% within the profession)

Areas of Practice

• Family Law

West Practice Categories

Family Law

Bar Admissions

• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1993
• Minnesota, 1992

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Dakota County, 2003 - 2004 (Board of Directors; President)
• 1st District (Past President; Ethics Committee)
• Minnesota State Bar Associations

Education

• Indiana University at Bloomington School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, 1992
  J.D.
• Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, 1989
  B.A.

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Address

14300 Nicollet Court
Suite 200
Burnsville, MN 55306-8328

Phones

(952) 232-0177
(866) 902-7697 (Toll Free)

Faxes

(952) 435-1720

Websites

http://www.jburnslaw.com