Atty. Terese Burke

Atty. Terese Burke

Terese Burke is a lawyer practicing negligence, construction & development, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law. Terese received a A.B. degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Terese Burke at a glance

Terese Burke is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, zoning, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (1980) and Massachusetts (1998). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1979) and Mount Holyoke College (A.B., 1976). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Terese Burke is a lawyer practicing negligence, construction & development, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law
  • Terese received a A.B. degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Terese practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Terese Burke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terese 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.

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Employment Law

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

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

Land Use & Zoning

Terese Burke is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

Terese 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 New York 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 Terese Burke

Where is Terese Burke's law office located?
Terese Burke's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terese Burke handle?
Terese Burke focuses on personal injury, employment, zoning, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Terese Burke practiced law?
Terese Burke has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Terese Burke go to law school?
Terese Burke earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact Terese Burke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1979
A.B.
Mount Holyoke College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1998

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