Atty. Stephen Walter Burke

Atty. Stephen Walter Burke

Stephen Walter Burke is a lawyer practicing construction / development, business & corporate, public company reporting and governance and 5 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Walter Burke at a glance

Stephen Walter Burke is a Partner based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Williams Mullen. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Washington (1975) and Virginia (1981). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. Master, 1981) and Lafayette College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Walter Burke is a lawyer practicing construction / development, business & corporate, public company reporting and governance and 5 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Stephen practices at Williams Mullen in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Walter Burke's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen Walter Burke is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Stephen Walter Burke is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Stephen Walter Burke is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Walter Burke

Where is Stephen Walter Burke's law office located?
Stephen Walter Burke's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Williams Mullen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Walter Burke handle?
Stephen Walter Burke focuses on business, m&a, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Stephen Walter Burke practiced law?
Stephen Walter Burke has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Stephen Walter Burke go to law school?
Stephen Walter Burke earned their education at (LL.M. Master, 1981); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Stephen Walter Burke for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen Walter Burke received?
Stephen Walter Burke's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M. Master
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1981
B.A.
Lafayette College
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1975
Virginia
Admitted: 1981

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