W. Morgan Burns
About W. Morgan Burns
W. Morgan Burns is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. W. Morgan Burns is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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