Atty. Gerald M. Burke
Gerald M. Burke is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, creditors rights law.
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Gerald M. Burke is an Asst. U.S. Atty. based in Columbia, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, creditor rights, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1981) and Illinois (1989). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1981) and University of Missouri (B.S. Economics, 1978). Serands clients in Columbia, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald M. Burke is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, creditors rights law
- Gerald received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Gerald practices in Columbia, IL
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Gerald M. Burke is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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