Burns Law Group

Local Law Firm Committed to Quality Legal Services in All Areas of Law

Take a drive through downtown Canton, and youll see Burns Law Group a block from the courthouse, tucked between B. Loved and Canton Theater. The beautifully restored office space houses three, well-respected attorneys, five paralegals and an office manager, all ready to help with a legal problem of any sort.

J. Daran Burns heads the firm, having established it in 1993 after completing law school at the University of Georgia. Burns says he always wanted to start his own law practice, but it took him awhile to bring the practice to Canton.

I started the firm in downtown Atlanta and then gradually migrated north. As I was handling more cases, I started doing more and more in Cherokee County, and I fell in love with Canton and knew that I wanted to practice here, says Burns, who grew up in Marietta. The firm moved to Cherokee County in 2000.

The Burns Law Group handles all areas of law, focusing on domestic and criminal cases.

When you have a case, you want to have a lawyer who is local, knows the court, has experience with the judges and has a solid history and reputation here. We provide all of that to our clients. There are a lot of good lawyers in our town, and we try to set our firm apart by providing our clients with a fully staffed office, capable of a higher level of client contact and work product, regardless of our trial schedule. Clients can always reach someone in our office who knows their case and can discuss details and get information on the progress of the case, says Burns. When the lawyers are in court, the clients can rest assured knowing that their matter can still be advanced by the firm, and they can still communicate with us.

Burns Law Group offers a free, 30-minute consultation by phone or in person. This enables potential clients to discuss the basics of their case and determine if theyd like to retain the services of the law firm.

What we keep in mind is that if youre calling our office, youre generally experiencing some type of problem or emergency. The person needs to discuss the matter with someone who can analyze their issue objectively and who has the experience and ability to start resolving it immediately. Clients need to be able to reach someone and feel confident that their chosen attorney understands the issue and knows what steps need to be taken to put them in the best possible position. We have the experience and the reputation to do just that, says Burns.

In domestic cases, Burns says that he knows that emotions tend to run high. Having an attorney who knows when to be aggressive and when to be amicable is very important. Some lawyers believe that they always need to be aggressive for their clients, but Burns disagrees. Each case is different, and the lawyer needs to have the experience and knowledge to determine which approach is in the best interest of the client. There are certain cases where the client needs an aggressive attorney who will ensure that their rights are protected; however, most cases should begin with the goal of an amicable settlement, particularly when the parties have minor children, says Burns. Settling a domestic case in our conference room, as opposed to the courtroom, saves the client time, money and perhaps, most importantly, the emotional toll that a domestic case can cause. The lawyers at Burns Law Group take the time to understand the issues involved in your case and develop a unique case strategy to give you the best possible outcome.

The firm is also very active in handling criminal defense cases. The firm handles criminal issues, from traffic tickets to murder trials. Burns encourages people to seek legal help right away in a criminal matter, so his firm can begin to build their defense.

When someone is facing a criminal charge, theyre often afraid, worried or worse. They and their families sometimes feel helpless or devastated, says Burns. They need to hire an attorney quickly, and they need to make the right choice on who they hire. The Burns Law Group has been providing excellent criminal defense representation for years. When you come in and meet the attorneys and staff in this office, youll quickly realize that they know how to navigate this system and know how to resolve these cases. Like other types of cases, knowing when to be aggressive and when to push a settlement is one of the most important parts of the case. Also, knowing that your lawyer has successfully tried the most complicated and serious cases provides a sense of security that youre in the right hands at the Burns Law Group, Burns says.

By focusing on each clients specific needs, the firm provides quality legal services.

Many years ago, my mentor and friend, David Cannon Sr., gave me some good advice, says Burns. The two had successfully gotten a client acquitted of murder. After celebrating their victory, Cannon reminded Burns that tomorrow he might be in court defending someone for a speeding ticket. Cannon said, Dont ever forget that a speeding ticket is as important to that client as this murder case was to this client.

I always remember that todays case can be the most important thing in that persons life, says Burns. And its out of their control. They are coming to us and basically saying, heres my life; heres my issue. They are putting it into our hands.

This approach has earned Burns Law Group a reputation as honest, skilled and capable lawyers who put clients needs first.

In addition to Burns, the firm has two associate attorneys: D. Charles Fulcher, who heads the domestic team, and Susan Zereini, who heads the criminal law team.

Burns Law Group
181 E. Main Street
Canton, GA  30114
770-956-1400
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