Eric H. Burns - Lafayette, IN
Attorney at Withered Burns, LLP
Wills, Trusts & Estates Lawyers in Lafayette, IN
427 Main Street Suite 200 Lafayette, IN 47902
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Lafayette Wills, Trusts & Estates Lawyer
Updated: 04/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Guardianship Planning
- Business Planning
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Civil Trials
- Adoptions
Litigation: 40%
Attorney Information
Overview
As a lawyer, I have the privilege of helping good people through the most difficult times in their lives. I am proud of what I do. I enjoy every day I practice law. Call if I can help you.
Raised in Tippecanoe County, Eric was eager to return home after college and law school to take care of the people in his home town. Often, Eric helps people by trying cases in court. Other times, he works with clients to put together contracts, businesses or estate plans. Every client is different and Eric takes pride in helping each one succeed.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory rating “AV” by peer selection
Education
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Legal Education
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Washington and Lee University School of Law,
Lexington,
Virginia, 1982
J.D.
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Washington and Lee University School of Law,
Lexington,
Virginia, 1982
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Non Legal Education
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Wabash College, 1979
B.A.
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Wabash College, 1979
Current Employment Position(s)
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Private Law Practice, Lafayette, Indiana, since 1982
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West Lafayette City Attorney, since 2008
Past Positions
- Lafayette City Attorney/Corporation Counsel , 1996 - 2004
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1982
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
Other Affiliations
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Tippecanoe County Bar Association ((Past Treasurer))
- Group Homes for Children ((Past President))
- Greater Lafayette Volunteer Bureau ((Past President))
- American Red Cross - Lafayette chapter
- YWCA Foundation
- Tippecanoe County Historical Association ((Past Vice President))
- Culver Summer School Alumni Association ((Past President))
- United Way of Greater Lafayette ((Past Professional Division Chair))
- West Lafayette Community Schools Education Foundation
- Governor’s Voluntary Action Service Award, - 1995
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Contact
427 Main Street
Suite 200
Lafayette, IN 47902
Phone: 765-637-7984
Fax: 765-742-8774
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.witheredlaw.com
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