Atty. Michael Joseph Burke

Atty. Michael Joseph Burke

Michael Joseph Burke is a lawyer practicing insurance, employment & labor, personal injury and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Skidmore College in 1984, and has been licensed for 40 years.

White Plains White Plains 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Burke at a glance

Michael Joseph Burke is a Member based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1986), New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1989), District of Columbia (1993), and Connecticut (2016). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Skidmore College (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Joseph Burke is a lawyer practicing insurance, employment & labor, personal injury and 7 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Skidmore College in 1984, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC in White Plains, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Burke's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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

Employment Law

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

Michael Joseph Burke is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael Joseph Burke is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Class Action

Michael Joseph Burke is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

Michael Joseph Burke is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Joseph Burke

Where is Michael Joseph Burke's law office located?
Michael Joseph Burke's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Burke handle?
Michael Joseph Burke focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Joseph Burke practiced law?
Michael Joseph Burke has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael Joseph Burke go to law school?
Michael Joseph Burke earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Burke for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Joseph 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.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Skidmore College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 1986
New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
Connecticut
Admitted: 2016

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