Jill E. Burton

Jill E. Burton

2.6
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer at Durham, NC
Practice Areas: Family

100 E Parrish St Ste 100, Durham, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 33 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1992

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Jill E. Burton & Associates, PLLC

100 E Parrish St Ste 100, Durham, NC, 27701-3345

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Jill E. Burton's Reviews

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2.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Hugo | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Super expensive. Unprofessional

Jill Burton has been paid in full. I have receipts. I fired her. For an incompetent staff. This week. A complete 2 years later. I get a 35.00 fee in email. saying she reviewed and email from someone pertaining me. And that I have to pay her 35.00. It’s the principle she is not my attorney anymore. Wh...at a joke.

Posted by wesley | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

lifelong mistake

Burton charged a pretty penny then when things were culminating to a ruling she asked the judge to bail on the case. When the judge said no she got insulting in our meetings and had both parties visit her office to make "settlement". This is not an ethical move, as I came to find later. Bottom line ...: she sold me down the river to satisfy her own agenda, despite charging a hefty fee. Many years have passed and her actions during that tumultuous time have continued to cost me, in the form of near zero visitation with 2 children for many years. Hiring her was a lifelong mistake!

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Brilliant, thoughtful, professional

Ms. Burton is thorough, intentional, and the epitome of professionalism. I've worked with her for almost 2 years on a particularly contentious custody case. Ms. Burton was honest with me about where my expectations should be and diligent in making sure that the ultimate outcome was what was best for ...my family. There was not one aspect of my case that was overlooked - her attention to detail is unparalleled. She is brilliant, savvy, and aggressive when necessary. The saying goes that 'nobody wins in family court', however, with Ms. Burton and her team on my side, the outcome exceeded my expectations.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

The Best

I have been working with Jill for almost 5 years now. My case is complex, and I have had many ongoing issues with my ex. I have always found Jill responsive, prepared, and highly competent, as well as caring and empathetic. I have my children full-time today and have very adequate child support due t...o Jill. I know she always has my back when new issues arise. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2013 | Litigation

Mediocre

She was my lawyer and neglected my case thinking that was a easy case. She lost in court because was not well prepared. She also was very nervous in front of the judge, shaking, sweating, going in an out to drink water. I think anybody can be better than her. Might have a good reputation but I wonder... how that happened. I did meet other 3 people that had her as a lawyer and they all shared the same experience. She was nice, optimistic at the beginning of the case, got the money and forgot about them. I feel bad that I recommended one of them before my case went to court.

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Brian Johnston

Family lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had many cases with Jill as opposing counsel over the course of more than ten years. Jill is an outstanding attorney. She is a tough litigator, but she will also resolve a case by negotiation and settlement when in her client's interest. Jill cares about her clients and works hard to obtain the best possible results for them. Anyone fortunate enough to be represented by Jill will be in excellent hands."

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John Loftin

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jill is a tough, smart, zealous family law advocate. She is considered one of the best domestic lawyers in Durham County."

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Brian Johnston

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Languages

English

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