Atty. Bernard Alan Burk

Atty. Bernard Alan Burk

Bernard Alan Burk is a lawyer practicing media, publishing and entertainment law, commercial and intellectual property litigation and appeals, professional responsibility and 3 other areas of law. Bernard received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Bernard Alan Burk at a glance

Bernard Alan Burk is an University of North Carolina based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric (1985). Educated at Stanford University (J.D. Nathan, 1983) and Yale University (B.A. English, 1980). Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bernard Alan Burk is a lawyer practicing media, publishing and entertainment law, commercial and intellectual property litigation and appeals, professional responsibility and 3 other areas of law
  • Bernard received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Bernard practices in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard Alan Burk's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernard Alan Burk handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chapel Hill are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bernard Alan Burk

Where is Bernard Alan Burk's law office located?
Bernard Alan Burk's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard Alan Burk handle?
Bernard Alan Burk focuses on ip, litigation, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Bernard Alan Burk practiced law?
Bernard Alan Burk has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Bernard Alan Burk go to law school?
Bernard Alan Burk earned their education at (J.D. Nathan, 1983); (B.A. English, 1980).
How can I contact Bernard Alan Burk for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Nathan
Stanford University
- 1983
B.A. English
Yale University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric
Admitted: 1985

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