Harold Ralph Burke

Harold Ralph Burke

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Greenwich, CT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Wrongful Termination, Appeals

Box 4078, Greenwich, CT

About Harold

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Equitable distribution of complex and high net worth estates, child custody and support, alimony, domestic violence

36 years

40%
Litigation 30%

Complex employment and commercial litigation including trade secrets, unfair trade practices, false claims and whistleblowing, privacy violations

36 years

30%
Appeals 15%

Civil and family court appeals in state and federal appellate courts

32 years

15%
Wrongful Termination 15%

Employment discrimination, non-competition, and unfair trade practices

36 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 425-575 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Harold R. Burke

Box 4078, Greenwich, CT, 06831

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Harold Ralph Burke's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by JC | September 15, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great advice!

Attorney Harold Ralph Burke of Greenwich, CT gave excellent advice-- quickly, completely and clearly answered. Thank you, Attorney Burke, I appreciate it!

Posted by S.L. | June 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dedicated and fearless

You won't find a more dedicated lawyer than Harold. He will be your tireless crusader and will not hesitate in your representation. Finally, a lawyer who believes in his clients and cares about them as an individual and about a true successful outcome of their case. He represented me in a matrimon...ial matter on an appeal - took it to the highest Court in New York, and was successful! As a lawyer myself in a different field, I know what makes an outstanding attorney stand out in a sea of mediocre attorneys, and Harold is most definitely in the class of outstanding attorneys.

Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce litigation

Harold is the type of attorney that I wish everyone could experience and have the pleasure of his representation. He is extremely thoughtful, listens to the facts presented him, gives unbiased factual feedback, and represents you with class and dignity. He does not look to gouge the other party (un...like the attorney we faced), and he kept the dialogue civil and professional, despite the challenges one faces in civil litigation where opposing counsel can act quite interestingly. He managed to extract me from a 25 year marriage in 9 months, with significant assets effectively being split, and only one year of alimony - who could ask for better results than that! Further, he was extremely aware of tax implications of assets being disposed, loss carry forwards and a host of other material items that needed to be incorporated into a resolution and he did so effectively and surgically. I could not have been asked to be better represented that the job he performed so well for me. He is the kind of knowledgeable person that, regardless of the type of litigation one is contemplating, his professional guidance, thoughtfulness and experience just make him a rare find in this world! And, he is simply a good human being in a world where so many have lost touch with reality. I couldn't more strongly endorse his skills and professionalism, and that comes from someone who spent 35 years on Wall Street, so I don't make that endorsement lightly!

Harold Burke

Replied last June 10, 2016

Thank you very much. It was a pleasure working with you as well and I look forward to a long association together. HRB

Posted by Alan | May 5, 2014

Highly Professional, knowledgeable, great integrity.

Harold provided me with professional advise and support during my divorce. He was always professional, never did he show mean or vindictive side when dealing with delicate matters during my divorce. I always felt he had my back and my best interest in mind.

Posted by Elizabeth | April 30, 2014

Excellent Attorney

Harold Burke was my first choice when I was facing a life altering case in CT family court. I am very pleased worked together. He was resourceful and skilled in his work and, when working, completely dedicated to my position. I knew I wanted a sole practitioner or a smaller firm. Harold has the skill...s of the big firm yet charges reasonably. One does have to be patient at times when a sole practitioner is working with other clients. When Harold is with you, he gives 200%. Regarding the outcome of my case, there is an old adage in law, “No settlement makes both parties completely satisfied”. I am more than happy with Harold’s work and commitment to my cause.

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Montgomery Delaney

General practice lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I unequivocally endorse this lawyer. Harold Burke has an extremely keen legal mind, is a consummate professional and always places his client's needs before his own!"

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Lawrence Reilly

Litigation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Harold is very professional. We were opposed to one another in a piece of litigation. He did a very nice job, had a great courtroom style, and accurate focus on the important issues in the case. He is a gentleman."

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Harry Murphy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Harold Burke is an excellent lawyer and a true professional."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1987

Albert S. Pergam International Law Writing Competition Award, New York State Bar Association

Work Experience

2008 - 2022

Member, Law Offices of Harold R. Burke

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Law Offices of Wayne Effron

2003 - 2005

Attorney, Casper & deToledo

1988 - 2001

Member, Holland Kaufman & Bartels

Associations

2020 - Present

Federalist Society

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

S.L. (anonymous) v. J.R. (anonymous), 27 NE3d 558 (2016)

Judgment reversed

Mushegian v. Sommerfield

Defendant's jury verdict

Allouf v. Allouf

Zaratzian v. Abadir

Modification successfully challenged

Greenwich Antique Rugs v. Greenwich Chateau Condominium

Settlement

United States ex rel. Mikes v. Straus, 274 F.3d 687 (2d. Cir 2001)

Muniz v. Kravis, 757 A.2d 1207 (2000)

Dismissal upheld

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Education

1987

Pace University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Connecticut

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2008

Guest lecturer - MBA program

Employment Discrimination and Retaliation

Publications

1987

Albert S. Pergam International Law Writing Competition Award (New York State Bar Association) Structuring joint venture transactions to avoid international currency controls

Languages

English

Activity

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