Atty. John Burke, Esq.

Atty. John Burke, Esq.

John Burke, Esq. is a lawyer practicing construction law, employment law, liquor law and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Manhattanville College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Parsippany Parsippany 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John Burke, Esq. at a glance

John Burke, Esq. is a Partner based in Parsippany, New Jersey, practicing at Burke & Potenza. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1979) and New York (1980). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1979) and Manhattanville College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Morris County, New Jersey State (Member, Insurance Law Committee) and American (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section, Insurance Litigation Sub-Committee) Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Parsippany, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Burke, Esq. is a lawyer practicing construction law, employment law, liquor law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Manhattanville College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Burke & Potenza in Parsippany, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John Burke, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Construction Law

John Burke, Esq. is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New Jersey →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John Burke, Esq. is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New Jersey →

Product Liability

John Burke, Esq. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Burke, Esq.

Where is John Burke, Esq.'s law office located?
John Burke, Esq.'s law practice is located in Parsippany, New Jersey. The firm is Burke & Potenza. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Burke, Esq. handle?
John Burke, Esq. focuses on employment, construction, slip & fall, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John Burke, Esq. practiced law?
John Burke, Esq. has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Burke, Esq. go to law school?
John Burke, Esq. earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact John Burke, Esq. for a consultation?
You can contact John Burke, Esq. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Burke, Esq. received?
John Burke, Esq.'s notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1979
B.A.
Manhattanville College
- 1976

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 1980

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