About Erik Lane

Erik Lane Burns is a attorney based in Denham Springs, Louisiana, with over 30 years of experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law, family law, and estate planning. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1993, following a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management with a minor in marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1990. After beginning his legal career as a solo practitioner in Baton Rouge, Erik expanded his practice to Denham Springs in 1997, focusing on personal injury and family law. In 2000, he founded Erik L. Burns, A Professional Law Corporation, where he continues to serve clients throughout the 21st Judicial District, encompassing Livingston, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena Parishes. Erik is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana. He has been a certified family law mediator since 2007 and is trained in Collaborative Divorce and Couples Communication, enhancing his ability to navigate complex family law cases. In addition to his private practice, Erik has served as the prosecutor for the Town of Walker from 1999 to 2008 and as the Magistrate Judge for the Mayor’s Court from 2008 to 2012. He has held leadership roles in the 21st Judicial District Bar Association, including Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-President, and President. Erik is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association (including the family law section), and the Florida Parishes Inns of Court. He has been a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association's House of Delegates since 2005 and has served on various committees, including the legislative committee and the District 5A Regional Panel. Outside of his professional endeavors, Erik enjoys spending time at his camp with family and friends, engaging in activities like fishing and tennis, and traveling with his wife. He is committed to making himself available to clients virtually around the clock. Erik's office is located at 510 North Range Avenue, Suite B, Denham Springs, LA 70726. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Erik's practice areas include personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law, family law, and estate planning. He has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana since 1993. Erik is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana.

He has been a certified family law mediator since 2007 and is trained in Collaborative Divorce and Couples Communication. Erik has served as the prosecutor for the Town of Walker from 1999 to 2008 and as the Magistrate Judge for the Mayor’s Court from 2008 to 2012. He has held leadership roles in the 21st Judicial District Bar Association, including Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-President, and President. Erik is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association (including the family law section), and the Florida Parishes Inns of Court. He has been a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association's House of Delegates since 2005 and has served on various committees, including the legislative committee and the District 5A Regional Panel. Outside of his professional endeavors, Erik enjoys spending time at his camp with family and friends, engaging in activities like fishing and tennis, and traveling with his wife. He is committed to making himself available to clients virtually around the clock. Erik's office is located at 510 North Range Avenue, Suite B, Denham Springs, LA 70726. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Erik's practice areas include personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law, family law, and estate planning. He has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana since 1993. Erik is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana. He has been a certified family law mediator since 2007 and is trained in Collaborative Divorce and Couples Communication. Erik has served as the prosecutor for the Town of Walker from 1999 to 2008 and as the Magistrate Judge for the Mayor’s Court from 2008 to 2012. He has held leadership roles in the 21st Judicial District Bar Association, including Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-President, and President. Erik is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association (including the family law section), and the Florida Parishes Inns of Court. He has been a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association's House of Delegates since 2005 and has served on various committees, including the legislative committee and the District 5A Regional Panel. Outside of his professional endeavors, Erik enjoys spending time at his camp with family and friends, engaging in activities like fishing and tennis, and traveling with his wife. He is committed to making himself available to clients virtually around the clock. Erik's office is located at 510 North Range Avenue, Suite B, Denham Springs, LA 70726. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

Erik's practice areas include personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law, family law, and estate planning. He has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana since 1993. Erik is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana. He has been a certified family law mediator since 2007 and is trained in Collaborative Divorce and Couples Communication. Erik has served as the prosecutor for the Town of Walker from 1999 to 2008 and as the Magistrate Judge for the Mayor’s Court from 2008 to 2012. He has held leadership roles in the 21st Judicial District Bar Association, including Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-President, and President. Erik is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association (including the family law section), and the Florida Parishes Inns of Court. He has been a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association's House of Delegates since 2005 and has served on various committees, including the legislative committee and the District 5A Regional Panel. Outside of his professional endeavors, Erik enjoys spending time at his camp with family and friends, engaging in activities like fishing and tennis, and traveling with his wife. He is committed to making himself available to clients virtually around the clock. Erik's office is located at 510 North Range Avenue, Suite B, Denham Springs, LA 70726. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Erik's practice areas include personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law, family law, and estate planning. He has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana since 1993. Erik is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana. He has been a certified family law mediator since 2007 and is trained in Collaborative Divorce and Couples Communication. Erik has served as the prosecutor for the Town of Walker from 1999 to 2008 and as the Magistrate Judge for the Mayor’s Court from 2008 to 2012. He has held leadership roles in the 21st Judicial District Bar Association, including Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-President, and President. Erik is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association (including the family law section), and the Florida Parishes Inns of Court. He has been a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association's House of Delegates since 2005 and has served on various committees, including the legislative committee and the District 5A Regional Panel.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Erik enjoys spending time at his camp with family and friends, engaging in activities like fishing and tennis, and traveling with his wife. He is committed to making himself available to clients virtually around the clock. Erik's office is located at 510 North Range Avenue, Suite B, Denham Springs, LA 70726. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Erik's practice areas include personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law, family law, and estate planning. He has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana since 1993. Erik is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana. He has been a certified family law mediator since 2007 and is trained in Collaborative Divorce and Couples Communication. Erik has served as the prosecutor for the Town of Walker from 1999 to 2008 and as the Magistrate Judge for the Mayor’s Court from 2008 to 2012. He has held leadership roles in the 21st Judicial District Bar Association, including Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-President, and President. Erik is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association (including the family law section), and the Florida Parishes Inns of Court. He has been a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association's House of Delegates since 2005 and has served on various committees, including the legislative committee and the District 5A Regional Panel. Outside of his professional endeavors, Erik enjoys spending time at his camp with family and friends, engaging in activities like fishing and tennis, and traveling with his wife. He is committed to making himself available to clients virtually around the clock. Erik's office is located at 510 North Range Avenue, Suite B, Denham Springs, LA 70726. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Erik's practice areas include personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law, family law, and estate planning. He has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana since 1993. Erik is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and the U.S. District

Education

Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge

J.D. (1993)

1993

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Louisiana

Types of Cases Handled

all Louisiana State Courts the U.S

Professional Associations

Louisiana State Bar

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 510 N Range Ave Denham Springs LA 70726