Burns Law Office is a distinguished family law practice based in Burnsville, Minnesota, focusing exclusively on divorce and family-related legal matters. With nearly three decades of experience, the firm is led by John T. Burns Jr., an award-winning attorney nationally recognized for excellence in appellate law and complex family disputes. Known for fierce yet compassionate advocacy, the firm serves clients throughout the Minneapolis metro area and across Minnesota.
The firm’s approach combines strong litigation skills with sound guidance, helping clients navigate emotionally charged situations such as divorce, child custody, and spousal support with rationality and clarity. Burns Law Office is highly respected by judges, colleagues, and clients alike, and has assisted nearly 3,000 families in achieving favorable resolutions. Their client-focused, results-driven representation is ideal for individuals facing high-stakes or complex family law issues.
Services Offered
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Appeals
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Annulment
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Spousal Maintenance & Alimony
- Child Support
- Contested Divorce
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Violence
- Enforcement of Court Orders
- Family Law Mediation
- Fathers’ Rights
- Grandparents’ Rights
- High Asset Divorce
- Legal Separation
- Military Divorce
- Modifications
- Mothers’ Rights
- Premarital Agreements
- Property Division
- Same-Sex Divorce
- Temporary Relief
- Uncontested Divorce
The firm serves clients across Minnesota, with a focus on the Minneapolis metropolitan area and surrounding communities. John T. Burns Jr. holds leadership roles in multiple bar associations and has received numerous accolades, including recognition as a Super Lawyer, Top 10 Attorney in family law, and a Lawyers of Distinction awardee.
