Atty. William J. Bourke

Atty. William J. Bourke

Bud Bourke has extensive experience in business, residential and commercial real estate and tax planning for individuals, partnerships and corporations. He works with individuals (regardless of net worth), executives, closely-held business owners and professionals within Colorado, across the nation, and internationally, to manage their legal and legacy concerns and their multi-generational family businesses.

Denver Denver 52 Years Experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William J. Bourke at a glance

William J. Bourke is a Shareholder based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1974). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1974) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bud Bourke has extensive experience in business, residential and commercial real estate and tax planning for individuals, partnerships and corporations
  • He works with individuals (regardless of net worth), executives, closely-held business owners and professionals within Colorado, across the nation, and internationally, to manage their legal and legacy concerns and their multi-generational family businesses
  • He has years of experience with the preparation of simple and complex estate plans and documents, shareholder, LLC and partnership agreements, entity formation, management and reorganization, and mergers and acquisitions
  • Bud helps clients with the full array of their legal needs from birth to death and start-up through succession or liquidation
  • He considers himself fortunate to have the excellent complement of RWO attorneys with expertise in different disciplines available to him to lend insight and to collaborate in service to clients

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Bourke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Bourke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

William J. Bourke is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Colorado →

Trusts

William J. Bourke is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Colorado →

Probate

William J. Bourke is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Colorado →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William J. Bourke is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Colorado →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William J. Bourke is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J. Bourke

Where is William J. Bourke's law office located?
William J. Bourke's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Bourke handle?
William J. Bourke focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has William J. Bourke practiced law?
William J. Bourke has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William J. Bourke go to law school?
William J. Bourke earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact William J. Bourke for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Bourke directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William J. Bourke received?
William J. Bourke's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1974
B.A.
Wesleyan University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1974

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