Atty. John J Burke

Atty. John J Burke

John J Burke is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, contracts & agreements and 5 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 57 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About John J Burke at a glance

John J Burke is a contracts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and employment attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1969). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John J Burke is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, contracts & agreements and 5 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 57 years
  • John practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John J Burke's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

John J Burke is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Louisiana →

Probate

John J Burke is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Louisiana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John J Burke is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John J Burke is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Louisiana →

Employment Law

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

John J Burke is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Where is John J Burke's law office located?
John J Burke's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J Burke handle?
John J Burke focuses on contracts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John J Burke practiced law?
John J Burke has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
How can I contact John J Burke for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1969

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