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William John Burnett
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Biography
The Burnett Law Group, is a virtual law office based in State College, PA. We we’re started by Wm. John Burnett Esq. in 2016 to help local fire fighters and their families with matters ranging from estate planning to business litigation and consulting. We have since expanded our offered services to the community as a whole. Today we offer a variety of services to the community, such as adoption petitions, tax planning and defense, estate planning, criminal expungements, land lord tenant actions both (commercial and residential), as well as civil litigation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 75-450 per hour
Contingency
30%-75%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 13 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2012
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Location
The Burnett Law Group
19 Colonnade Way, #158, State College, PA, 16803
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William John Burnett's Reviews
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Practice Areas
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Posted by Sam | December 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Privacy
Privacy law
I had an issue regarding privacy laws and recordings. Mr Burnett took care of everything for me very quickly and was easily reachable via phone and email. I appreciated the in depth knowledge he has. Would absolutely recommend!
Posted by Anthony | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Living Will and Trust Planning
Mr. Burnett was easy to work and the process went smoothly. We appreciated his expertise with living will and trust planning.
Posted by Ariane | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Amazing Attorney
We were referred to this Law Firm for a Landlord issue. Mr Burnett has gone above and beyond for us!!! You want him on your side!!!
William John Burnett's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Attorney Burnett and I have answered many of the same employment questions and he and I are always in agreement. He has a vast knowledge of employment law from both an employee and an employer perspective. He also has expertise in Business Law from both a legal and personal basis. As part of his business knowledge he has expertise in Landlord-Tenant relationship. He also has extensive formal education, knowledge of and expertise in Taxation. I would use attorney Burnett for any guidance in the above areas."
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of William Burnett & Associates P.C.
2020 - 2021
General Counsel, Health Professional Student Association
2011 - 2020
General Counsel, Coastal Research Group
Associations
2014 - Present
Alpha Fire CompanyFirefighter
2016 - 2019
Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionBoard Member
2013 - 2014
Association of Corporate CounselMember
Education
2007
Washburn University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Golden Gate University
Taxation
2003
University of California - Davis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2020
The Student Doctor Network
Malpractice Insurance Basics
2020
The Student Doctor Network
Legal Matters: Employment Contract Basics
2020
The Student Doctor Network
How to Get Legal Help
2020
The Student Doctor Network
Reporting an Institutional Action
2020
The Student Doctor Network
Legal Matters: Institutional Action Basics
2020
The Student Doctor Network
Legal Matters: Lease Basics for Students
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is what my landlord doing legal? If not what can do?
07 Sep 2024
Q&A
Eviction and security deposit handling
07 Jun 2024
Q&A
I am a new esthetician in the state of PA, is she hiring me illegally ?
06 May 2024