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- University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1972
- University of Iowa, M.B.A., 1976
- University of Iowa, B.B.A., Finance, 1969
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- State of Minnesota
- State of Illinois
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- American Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association (Probate and Trust Law Section)
- Hennepin County Bar Association (Probate Committee)
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- The Best Lawyers in America®, 1995 – present
- Trusts and Estates
- Top Lawyers in Minnesota, Minnesota Monthly, 2024-present
- Honoree, Minnesota Super Lawyers, 1995-2016
- Martindale Hubbell AV Lawyer
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 1995 – present
John A. Burton is a member of the firm’s Private Wealth Planning practice area. He serves individuals with personal estate planning needs, individuals acting as trustees or personal representatives, and corporate trustees. He works extensively with families to develop multi-generational wealth transfer plans.
John has been named a Fellow by the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and has consistently been named among the Best Lawyers in America and selected to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list. He was a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1970-1978 in the Transportation Corps and the Judge Advocate General Corps.
Active in a range of community activities, John has served on the Church Council and Planned Giving Board of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church and is a member of the Minnesota Valley Country Club.