Karen Burns

Karen Burns

Serving the Community with 15+ Years of Experience
  • Divorce, Family Law, Personal Injury ...
  • Texas
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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
Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24040609
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Burns Iwuji, PLLC
- Current
Owner
Law Office of Karen M. Burns
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Managing Attorney
Law Office of Karen M. Burns
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Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
LL.M. | Law
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Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Indiana University - Indiana University-East
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Awards
Guardian Ad Litem Training
Dallas Bar Association
Scholarship Advanced Family Issues
Dallas Bar Association
Child Advocacy
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Trial Skills Certificate
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Professional Associations
State Bar of Texas  # 24040609
Member
Current
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Dallas Women Lawyers Association
Current
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Dallas Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Indiana University Alumni Association
Member
- Current
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SCMS
Member
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Certifications
Trial Skills Certificate
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Websites & Blogs
Website
Burns & Iwuji, PLLC
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Contact & Map
Burns Iwuji, PLLC
4100 Spring Valley Road
Suite 901
DALLAS, TX 75244
Telephone: (214) 694-2057