Atty. John Michael Burke

Atty. John Michael Burke

John Michael Burke is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from St.

Jersey City Jersey City 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Burke at a glance

John Michael Burke is a Member based in Jersey City, New Jersey, practicing at Koles, Burke & Bustillo, L.L.P.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1965) and New Jersey (1997). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1997) and St. Peter's College (B.A. St., 1993). Active member of Barrister, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Hudson County Inn of Court. Serands clients in Jersey City, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Burke is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from St. Peter's College in 1993, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John practices at Koles, Burke & Bustillo, L.L.P. in Jersey City, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Burke's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Michael Burke is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Michael Burke is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Michael Burke is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New Jersey →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Michael Burke is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Jersey City 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 Michael Burke

Where is John Michael Burke's law office located?
John Michael Burke's law practice is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The firm is Koles, Burke & Bustillo, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Burke handle?
John Michael Burke focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John Michael Burke practiced law?
John Michael Burke has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John Michael Burke go to law school?
John Michael Burke earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. St., 1993).
How can I contact John Michael Burke for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Burke 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.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1997
B.A. St.
St. Peter's College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1965
New Jersey
Admitted: 1997

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