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Burris Law is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning a Tier 1 regional ranking in Detroit in the area of Patent Law. The annual Best Law Firms list ranks firms that have received impressive...

Kelly Burris was recently featured on an episode of The Enthusiastic Life Podcast, where she spoke with host Brendan Walsh about her passions for aviation, engineering, and intellectual property law—and how those interests have shaped her professional journey. Kelly...

Burris Law is proud to announce that the firm has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Best Women-Led Law Firms” for the second consecutive year. This recognition celebrates female-led firms across Michigan that are helping women attorneys thrive...

Burris Law is proud to announce that founder Kelly Burris and attorney David Spears are recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers® lists in the Detroit area. Kelly is recognized in the area of Patent Law in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and David is...

Burris Law is proud to announce that our founder and owner, Kelly Burris, has been selected as a Women in Leadership Honoree at the 29th Annual Women Thrive Conference and Awards, presented by MichBusiness. Established in 1996, this prestigious recognition celebrates...

Burris Law is pleased to share that our founder and owner, Kelly Burris, has been reappointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Western Michigan University (WMU) Board of Trustees. Kelly’s new term began on January 1, 2025, and extends through December 31, 2032....

Burris Law is pleased to announce that the firm was selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm achieved a Tier 1 Detroit metropolitan ranking in the area of Patent Law. Best Law Firms rankings are based on reference evaluations, peer...

Burris Law is proud to announce that our founder, Kelly Burris, has been named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Managing Partners Spotlight” for 2024. This honor is awarded to a select group of Michigan’s leading managing partners who exemplify outstanding leadership and...

Burris Law is proud to announce that the firm has been named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Best Women-Led Law Firms.” This recognition celebrates female-led firms across Michigan that are helping women attorneys thrive professionally while making significant...

Burris Law is proud to announce that founder Kelly Burris has been selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Kelly was recognized in the area of Patent Law for the Detroit region. Since it was first published in 1983,...

Burris Law is proud to announce that founder Kelly Burris has been included in the 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers® list published by Thomson Reuters. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are...

Kelly Burris provided insight to Bloomberg Law reporter Annelise Gilbert about unique intellectual property rules applying to Formula 1. In Formula 1 racing, every nanosecond matters. Kelly said that this pressure cooker environment has led to innovation in areas...