Atty. Robert Anthony Burke
Mr. Burke is an active trial attorney who has tried cases to verdict in six different jurisdictions.
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Robert Anthony Burke is a Partner based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practicing at MacElree Harvey, Ltd.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on trusts, trademark, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990) and Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania United States Dis (1991). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D. Law, 1990) and Villanova University B.A. English (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Memberships •Chester County Bar Association •Pennsylvania Bar Association •Philadelphia Bar Association. Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Burke is an active trial attorney who has tried cases to verdict in six different jurisdictions
- His practice is focused on complex commercial litigation and estate and trust litigation
- This includes trial and appellate work in federal, state and international courts
- He regularly presents matters before alternative dispute resolution panels and frequently lectures on trial tactics, practice and procedure
- He has appeared before the United States Court of Appeals in both the Third and Sixth Circuits
- Mr. Burke advises clients in the areas of:• Commercial and corporate litigation• Trust, Estate and Orphans’ Court litigation• Resolution of partnership and shareholder disputes• Intellectual property disputes Notable Representations Successful resolution of Orphans’ Court dispute over control of charitable organization
- Obtained verdict successfully overturning last will and testament arising out of undue influence
- Obtained injunctive relief to protect client from theft of valuable trade secrets
- Obtained $13.5 million verdict for estate of child killed in fire caused by defective product
- Representation of foreign government regarding protection of assets in United States and over 30 foreign jurisdictions
- Successful resolution of international dispute relating to distribution of life insurance proceeds in excess of $10 million
- Represented major technology firm in the resolution of contentious shareholder litigation
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Chester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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