Atty. Robert A. Burke
Robert A. Burke is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, trusts and estates and 1 other area of law.
Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving Yonkers, NY · 52+ Years Experience
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About Robert A. Burke at a Glance
Robert A. Burke is a trusts, business, and elder law attorney based in Yonkers, New York. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Court of the Armed Forces (1993). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1973) and Manhattan College (B.A., 1969). Serves clients in Yonkers, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert A. Burke
- Robert A. Burke is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, trusts and estates and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Manhattan College in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Robert practices in Yonkers, NY
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Robert A. Burke's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Burke handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Yonkers.
Trusts in Yonkers
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Business & Corporate Law in Yonkers
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Elder Law in Yonkers
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Yonkers
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 Yonkers 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 venue, 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.
Yonkers Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Yonkers-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 Yonkers Choose Robert A. 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 Robert A. Burke's practice in the field of trusts, business, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert A. Burke brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Robert A. Burke can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and elder law, Robert A. Burke can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Yonkers
A Yonkers-based practice means Robert A. 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 Robert A. Burke Handles in Yonkers
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