Adrianna Pacheco Burns

Adrianna Pacheco Burns is an associate attorney with JMS Law Ltd. in Warwick, Rhode Island, where her work centers on estate planning. She joined the firm in 2025 after graduating from law school. Her interest in estate planning grew from her family’s experience with problems caused by the absence of an adequate plan. She now helps individuals and families approach legacy protection with thoughtful planning focused on their needs, goals, assets, and future concerns.

Adrianna earned a B.A. in History from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She later earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts School of Law. Her academic work gave her a foundation in legal analysis, research, and structured problem solving. That training supports her estate planning work by helping her evaluate family circumstances, organize legal issues, explain planning choices clearly, and prepare documents intended to protect a client’s wishes and long-term objectives.

Adrianna’s practice is tied closely to the firm’s estate planning mission of helping clients prepare for major life events and protect family wealth. Her work supports planning for individuals and families who want greater clarity about how property, responsibilities, and personal wishes will be handled. She approaches these matters with an emphasis on practical preparation and clear communication, helping clients understand why a complete estate plan can reduce uncertainty and provide direction during difficult or unexpected circumstances.

Adrianna Pacheco Burns is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and serves clients through a practice devoted to estate planning. Her Warwick roots and legal education support a client-centered approach to planning for future needs. She focuses on helping people make informed decisions before a crisis develops, with attention to preserving legacies and creating legal arrangements that reflect individual goals. Her work contributes to the firm’s broader commitment to simple, thoughtful, and forward-looking estate planning services.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, JMS Law Ltd
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• University of Massachusetts School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History

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