Atty. Helen Burke

Atty. Helen Burke

Helen Burke is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction law. Helen received a degree from University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Helen Burke at a glance

Helen Burke is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on construction and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994), Florida (1995), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illino (1995), and Michigan (2009). Educated at University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York State University of New York at Buffalo (Ph.D., 1998) and State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Helen Burke is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction law
  • Helen received a degree from University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Helen practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Helen Burke's Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Chicago 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Helen Burke

Where is Helen Burke's law office located?
Helen Burke's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Helen Burke handle?
Helen Burke focuses on construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Helen Burke practiced law?
Helen Burke has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Helen Burke go to law school?
Helen Burke earned their education at (Ph.D., 1998); (J.D., 1994).
How can I contact Helen Burke for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

Ph.D.
University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1998
J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Florida
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illino
Admitted: 1995
Michigan
Admitted: 2009

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