Atty. Thomas Sterling Burke

Atty. Thomas Sterling Burke

Mr. Thomas Sterling Burke is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial.

Plano Plano 43 yrs experience 43 year
Call (214) 380-0411 Book Appointment

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About Thomas Sterling Burke at a glance

Thomas Sterling Burke is a Member based in Plano, Texas, practicing at Thomas S. Burke. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankruptc (1983). Educated at Duke University (J.D. Southern, 1985). Active member of Dallas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Thomas Sterling Burke is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial
  • Thomas has been licensed for 43 years
  • Thomas practices at Thomas S. Burke in Plano, TX

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Thomas Sterling Burke's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Where is Thomas Sterling Burke's law office located?
Thomas Sterling Burke's law practice is located in Plano, Texas. The firm is Thomas S. Burke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Sterling Burke handle?
Thomas Sterling Burke focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Thomas Sterling Burke practiced law?
Thomas Sterling Burke has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Thomas Sterling Burke go to law school?
Thomas Sterling Burke earned their education at (J.D. Southern, 1985).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D. Southern
Duke University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Northern District Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankruptc
Admitted: 1983

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