Eric H. Burns - Lafayette, IN
Attorney at Withered Burns, LLP
Wills, Trusts & Estates Lawyers in Lafayette, IN
427 Main Street Ste 200 Lafayette, IN 47901
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Lafayette Wills, Trusts & Estates Lawyer
Updated: 10/14/2026
Areas of Practice
- Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Business Planning
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Civil Trials
- Adoptions
- Local Government Representation
Litigation: 40%
Attorney Information
Overview
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
- Governor’s Voluntary Action Service Award, 1995
Education
Legal Education
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Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia, 1982
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Wabash College, 1979
B.A.
Minor: Biology
Major: English
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Lafayette City Attorney/Corporation Counsel , 1996 - 2004
Pro Bono Activities
- Culver Educational Foundation (Current Trustee)
- West Lafayette Schools Education Foundation (Past Director)
- Group Homes for Children, (Past President)
- Greater Lafayette Volunteer Bureau, (Past President)
- American Red Cross - Lafayette chapter (Past Board Member)
- YWCA Foundation (Past Board Member)
- Tippecanoe County Historical Association, (Past Vice President)
- Culver Summer School Alumni Association, (Past President)
- United Way of Greater Lafayette, (Past Professional Division Chair)
- YWCA Foundation
- Bauer Family Resources (Past Board Member)
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))
- Tippecanoe County Bar Association, Member (Past President)
Contact
427 Main Street
Ste 200
Lafayette, IN 47901
Phone Number: 765-637-7984
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.witheredlaw.com
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