Karen Burns
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
Attorney Karen Burns is a dedicated and experienced legal professional serving the needs of families throughout the Greater Dallas Area. She has helped countless individuals and families work through their complex family matters since earning her J.D. in 2003 and her Master of Laws in 2006. Attorney Burns also extends her passion for helping others to personal injury and business litigation cases. She represents both budding businesses and injured victims of serious accidents, providing each and every client with the service they need to overcome their legal challenges.
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
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Managing Attorney Law Office of Karen M. Burns
Year: 2003 - 2010
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Partner Burns Iwuji, PLLC
Year: 2011 - Current
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Owner Law Office of Karen M. Burns
Year: 2007 - 2011
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Professional Associations
Dallas Bar Association Member (2014 - Current)
Dallas Women Lawyers Association (Current)
State Bar of Texas # 24040609 Member (Current)
SCMS Member (2016 - 2017)
Indiana University Alumni Association Member (2014 - Current)
Awards
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Guardian Ad Litem Training
Dallas Bar Association 2015.0
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Scholarship Advanced Family Issues
Dallas Bar Association 2012.0
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Child Advocacy
National Institute for Trial Advocacy 2009.0
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Trial Skills Certificate
National Institute for Trial Advocacy 2008.0
Education
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Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology LL.M. | Law
Year: 2006
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Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law J.D. | Law
Year: 2003
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Indiana University - Indiana University-East
Year: 1999
Certifications
- Trial Skills Certificate: National Institute for Trial Advocacy 2008
Websites
https://www.burnsandiwujilaw.com
Burns & Iwuji, PLLC
Burns Iwuji, PLLC
4100 Spring Valley Road, Suite 901, DALLAS, TX 75244