Atty. Abigail Burke
Abigail Burke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Abigail, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026.
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Abigail Burke is a criminal defense, tax, tax litigation, and white collar attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kostelanetz LLP. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Abigail Burke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law
- Abigail, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abigail is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Abigail Burke is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in District of Columbia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Abigail Burke is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →
Abigail Burke is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Abigail Burke is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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