Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  If your legal need isn’t listed here, chances are I can still help you. I have decades of legal experience behind me in a wide range of civil law and criminal law matters. I have developed strong professional relationships with my peers in the legal community. If I can’t help you, I’d be happy to point you to an attorney who can.
• DUI/DWI
• Wrongful Death
• Traffic Violations
  There’s no way around it: The criminal justice system is intimidating. Law enforcement reads you your rights and you end up thinking there is no way out of the charges against you.The truth is, yes, criminal law cases are challenging, but it is possible to achieve a favorable outcome in anything from minor traffic violations to serious violent crime charges. It is worth your time and effort to retain experienced counsel and protect your future.
• Burglary
• Theft
• Drug Crimes
• Assault
• Murder
• Arson
• Shoplifting
• Manslaughter

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
  I am Harry E. Burns, the principal attorney of Burns Law Office in downtown St. Cloud, Minnesota. I offer general practice legal services in personal injury, criminal defense, probate and estates, business law and more. I am a third-generation attorney who is dedicated to my clients. I know them by name. I know their families. Doing my job well is vital to their success.
• Business Transactions
  I have developed a strong practice in personal injury, criminal defense, probate, estate administration, business transactions and other legal matters. To learn more about my career as an attorney, follow the link below, or contact my office in downtown St. Cloud to arrange a consultation.

Property Law

• Premises Liability

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  This is a major area of concern for me as an attorney. I got into personal injury law because as a third-generation lawyer, I have seen the serious challenges people face after an accident.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  A personal representative (also known as an estate executor or estate administrator) has significant responsibilities when finalizing a person’s affairs. Most people who come to me with a probate and estate administration matter do not fully understand what they have to do.
• Wills
  You may also be a key player in dispute resolution among beneficiaries and heirs. No, you won’t “play judge” in these cases, but you will need to represent the estate in the probate process – which can include will contests, disputes over property and more. For example, you may face push-back if one or multiple beneficiaries feel estate property was sold at an unfair price.
• Probate