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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 grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1985. He attended Mankato State University on a football scholarship and graduated in 1989. After that, John attended Law School at Indiana Universtiy where he graduated with honors in 1992.
John returned to Minnesota and began his practice in Rosemount, Minnesota. He moved his office to Burnsville in 1994 and has remained in the same location for over twenty years.
In his free time, John likes traveling and perfecting his chilli 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.
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State: Minnesota
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28 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Karen | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very helpful.
I was referred to John by another attorney. I moved out of state during my divorce so I was concerned that I would have to travel back many times to finish my case. I was very pleased with how John was able to handle everything over a long distance. I’m sure it took extra time and energy from him ...
Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
"Dakota County Super Lawyer"
Burns Law, and John Burns are professional, we'll educated in all family law, and extremely knowledgeable in the divorce court setting. I hired John 13 years ago, and the way he handled my divorce back then, led me to calling on his services again here in 2016. He's confident, and has the ability t...
Posted by Daniel | November 18, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Top Notch Divorce Attorney
John is a well respected colleague and divorce attorney who can handle complex and difficult divorce matters on Clients' behalf. John is a very knowledgeable and competent attorney. He is very responsive and thorough in his handling of cases and has served in numerous leadership positions for the b...
Posted by Matt | October 30, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Better than downtown firms
For my divorce I interviewed several lawyers in the area and even some at the top downtown Minneapolis firms. I knew within 5 minutes with John that he was the attorney for me. He was able to answer all of my questions in a way that made sense to me but really I knew I wanted to work with him becau...
Posted by Robert | October 30, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
THE GUY for divorce
John Burns is "THE GUY" for divorce in Dakota County and any county for that matter. I have a few lawyer friends who don't do divorce so I asked them who to go to. His name kept coming up and I can see why. When we were at the courthouse everyone there knew him. Apparently everyone there is a fri...
"I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney. John is one of the best family lawyers in Minnesota. I met him many years ago as an adversary and his tenacious representation of his client immediately earned my respect. Since then I have referred countless clients to him and consistently receive positive feedback about his representation. If you need a family lawyer, I strongly encourage you to contact John Burns."
"John is a well respected divorce attorney who has done a very good job zealously advocating for the clients I have referred to him. I endorse John and will continue to encourage friends and referral sources to send family law matters in the south metro to him as well."
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Clients Choice, AVVO
2006
Dakota County Hero's Award, Legal Aid of Dakota County
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Who's Who in American Law, Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1996 - 1998
Partner, Sheridan & Burns
1994 - 1996
Partner, Knutson, Stier, Earley, Knutson, Sheridan & Burns
1994 - 2024
Owner, Burns Law Office
1992 - 1994
Lawyer, McMenomy, Hanson & McCann
1990 - 1992
law clerk, Indiana Supreme Court
2004 - Present
Dakota County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1993 - Present
First Judicial District Ethics CommitteeMember
1992 - Present
First Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2006
Dakota County Bar AssociationPresident
2000 - 2002
First Judicial District Bar AssociationPresident
Court of Appeals reversed award of custody to wife.
Court of Appeals reversed extension of Parenting Consultant's term.
Court of Appeals reversed awards of spousal maintenence, child support and attorney's fees and remanded the case back to the District Court for further proceedings.
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Practitioners Guide to Navigating Early Neutral Process
2007
Trends in Family Law
2006
Trends in Minnesota Family Law
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Divorce decree
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