Keith D. Burns
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025 About Keith D. Burns
Keith D. Burns is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Keith D. Burns is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Banking and Finance Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Raleigh, NC
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