Atty. Patrick John Burke
Patrick John Burke is a lawyer practicing business law, entertainment and media. Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Patrick John Burke at a Glance
Patrick John Burke is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1978). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1977) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Beverly Hills (Member, Sections on: Business Entertainment Real Estate Law) and Los Angeles County (Member, Sections on: Intellectual Property Entertainment Business Law) Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick John Burke
- Patrick John Burke is a lawyer practicing business law, entertainment and media
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Patrick practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Patrick John Burke's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick John Burke handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Los Angeles
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Patrick John Burke
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick John Burke's practice in the field of business and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick John Burke brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and entertainment, Patrick John Burke can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Patrick John Burke attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick John Burke Handles in Los Angeles
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