Annette T. Burns
About Annette T. Burns
Annette T. Burns is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Annette T. Burns is recognized in the following practice area:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Family Law Arbitration
Current Firm: Annette T. Burns, Attorney at Law
Education: Arizona State University, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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