Atty. James E. "Jim" Burke
Jim Burke helps clients develop sound litigation strategies and execute on those strategies successfully to resolve corporate disputes. Jim’s practice focuses on complex corporate and commercial litigation, including both trial and appellate practice, in state and federal court.
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James E. "Jim" Burke is a business and litigation attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at University of Cincinnati (—, 1978) and University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim Burke helps clients develop sound litigation strategies and execute on those strategies successfully to resolve corporate disputes
- Jim’s practice focuses on complex corporate and commercial litigation, including both trial and appellate practice, in state and federal court
- He has handled cases before courts in Ohio, Kentucky, California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Colorado and Delaware
- He has significant experience in financial and transactional cases, commercial matters, class and derivative actions and actions arising under the federal securities laws
- In 1997, Jim was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, membership in which is extended by invitation only to "experienced trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill as advocates and whose career has been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism and civility."
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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