15+ Years
Legal Experience
About John T Burns Jr
John T. Burns Jr., a respected family law attorney, began his journey in Bloomington, MN, graduating from Jefferson High School in 1985. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Mankato State University on a football scholarship before earning his JD with honors from Indiana University School of Law in 1992. Since 1994, he has operated his practice in Burnsville, MN, focusing exclusively on family law.
At Burns Law Office, John's practice encompasses divorce, child custody, child support, father's rights, alimony, prenuptials, and related family matters. Renowned for his expertise in divorce appellate law, he has successfully argued more than 60 cases before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. His work includes handling high-conflict divorces, high-asset cases, and contested child custody, serving primarily in Dakota, Scott, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, and Carver counties, while also taking cases statewide.
John's professional accolades include being named a Super Lawyer, inclusion in Who's Who in Family Law, receiving Avvo Legal's Customer Choice Award, and the Dakota County Heroes Award. He is also rated BV by Martindale-Hubbell.
John has held leadership roles such as past-president of the Dakota County Bar Association and the 1st Judicial District Bar Association. Since 1993, he has contributed to the 1st District Ethics Committee. Outside of his legal career, John enjoys traveling, cooking, coaching youth sports, and supporting the Vikings and Timberwolves. An avid athlete, he has completed over 15 marathons, including the Boston Marathon, and numerous triathlons, culminating in the Hawaii Ironman.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Minnesota Car Accident Laws
Understanding Minnesota's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
6 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$30K/$60K/$10K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of family law does John T. Burns Jr. specialize in?
John specializes in divorce, child custody, child support, father's rights, alimony, and prenuptials.
Where is John T. Burns Jr.'s law office located?
John T. Burns Jr.'s law office is located in Burnsville, Minnesota.
How many cases has John T. Burns Jr. argued in appellate courts?
John has argued over 60 cases in the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
What professional recognitions has John T. Burns Jr. received?
John has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, included in Who's Who in Family Law, and received Avvo Legal's Customer Choice Award.
What are John T. Burns Jr.'s personal interests?
John enjoys traveling, cooking, coaching youth sports, and cheering for the Vikings and Timberwolves.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact John T Burns Jr for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact John for a free case review
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