Free Consultation: (952) 898-6834Tap to Call This Lawyer
John T Burns Jr

John T Burns Jr

Burns Law Office 952-898-6834
  • Divorce, Family Law, Appeals & Appellate
  • Minnesota
Badges
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Biography

John grew up in Bloomington, MN and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1985. He attended Mankato State University on a football scholarship before attending Indiana University School of Law and receiving his JD with honors in 1992. He moved his office to Burnsville, MN in 1994 and has remained in the same location for over 20 years. At Burns Law Office our practice is limited to family law matters such as divorce/separation, child custody, child support, father's rights, alimony/spousal maintenance, prenuptials and related matters. John is one of the most respected and experienced attorneys in divorce appellate law throughout the state of Minnesota. He has successfully argued more than 60 cases to the MN Court of Appeals and the MN Supreme Court as well as countless motions, trials and contested matters in district court. John handles complex and high-conflict divorces, high-asset cases, hidden accounts and property investigation matters, protection of business assets, and contested child custody as well as many straightforward and amicable divorce resolutions. He practices primarily in Dakota, Scott, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington and Carver counties but takes cases throughout the state. John has received many awards including SuperLawyer, Who's Who in Family Law, Avvo Legal's Customer Choice Award, Dakota County Heroes Award, and is rated BV by Martindale Hubble. He is past-president of the Dakota County Bar Association and the 1st Judicial District Bar Association while also serving on the 1st District Ethics Committee since 1993. In his free time, John likes traveling and perfecting his chili recipe. He coaches youth sports and cheers for the Vikings and Timberwolves. He has completed over 15 marathons including the Boston Marathon and dozens of triathlons capped off with the Hawaii Ironman.

Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
J.D. (1992) | Law
-
Honors: cum laude
Activities: National Moot Court
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Logo
Minnesota State College & University - Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.A. (1989) | Political Science, History
-
Activities: football on scholarship
Minnesota State College & University - Minnesota State University, Mankato Logo
Professional Experience
Owner
Burns Law Office
- Current
Partner
Sheridan & Burns
-
Partner
Knutson, Stier, Earley, Knutson, Sheridan & Burns
-
Attorney
McMenomy, Hanson & McCann
-
law clerk
Indiana Supreme Court
-
law clerk for state disciplinary committee
Awards
Customer's Choice Award
Avvo Legal
A legal forum and directory
Dakota County Heroes Award
Legal Aid of Dakota County
SuperLawyer
Superlawyers
SuperLawyer
Superlawyers
Who's Who in Family Law
Law and Politics
BV Rating
Martindale Hubble
Professional Associations
State Bar of Minnesota  # 0227882
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Dakota County Bar Association
Board of Directors
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
First Judicial District Ethics Committee
Member
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
First Judicial District Bar Association
Member
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Minnesota State Bar Association
Member
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
American Bar Association
Member
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Dakota County Bar Association
President
-
Placeholder image for professional associations.
First Judicial District Bar Association
President
-
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Minnesota
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Burns Law Office
Blog
Burns Law Office Blog
Contact & Map
14300 Nicollet Ct
Ste 200
Burnsville, MN 55306
Telephone: (952) 898-6834
Fax: (952) 435-1720