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D. Morgan Burkett

Divorce and separation Attorney at New York, NY

4.9   7 reviews

also known as Morgan Burkett

  • Licensed for 30 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1993
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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5
Practice areas
  1. Divorce and separation
    35%
    Managed matters with child support, maintenance, and equitable distribution contested. Cases also involved issues of foreign jurisdictions (including securing a mother's right to relocate to the Dominican Republic) and severe parental alienation.

    21 years, 30 cases

  2. Child custody
    30%

    16 years, 81 cases

  3. Child support
    16%

    16 years, 34 cases

  4. Domestic violence
    15%

    16 years, 34 cases

  5. Mergers and acquisitions
    4%
    Managed transactions involving public and private companies, frequently with financing components. All levels of complexity.

    31 years, 87 cases

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Law Office of D. Morgan Burkett
305 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY, 10007-1109

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Posted by MC in Manhattan | June 9, 2015
Complicated Custody Case
I happened upon Morgan Burkett almost by chance and I’m so glad that I did. He is a warm, compassionate and dedicated attorney who brought a bright intellect and fearsome work ethic to my case. I called and wrote him at all hours and he was always responsive. I had a complex custody dispute over my seven-year old daughter with her father gaining temporary custody by making false allegations during forensics, and in court. We had to fight for every hour of time with her for the duration of the case. It seemed as though every few weeks the father had filed another motion to restrict my access. Morgan worked tirelessly on our opposition papers which were always clear and precise. I was always very pleased with how his work product presented our position. He also drafted several settlement proposals which were rejected. As trial approached, he negotiated with the attorney for the child (who supported my position) and reviewed the report of the forensic psychologist with me for several hours. Morgan became a dear friend over the course of so many months. I am so grateful that he was there for me for so long.
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Posted by Tomas | April 21, 2015
Consistently reliable and knowledgable.
Finding a reliable, honest, and dedicated attorney is not an easy task. The process itself can be as tiresome, complicated, and confusing, as filing unknown paperwork and representing yourself in court. There are many attorneys who will promise you success and will steal your trust in a moment of desperation and confusion, but if you want someone to fight for your rights as if it were their personal situation, Mr. Morgan Burkett is the one to do it. He is the attorney you want to sit with and confide in, knowing that a solution is soon to be proposed. He will make you understand the process before a settlement is ever proposed. Mr. Burkett will do everything possible to win your case. His expertise in family law and speedy, precise responses to opposing parties would make any client feel confident that they are being represented by the best attorney possible. I feel he is the only family law attorney you will ever need and I highly recommend him to anyone I know.
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Posted by Justin | April 17, 2015
An excellent attorney
Morgan Burkett represented me in two rounds of custody litigation with my son’s mother. Her inability to get her life together made mine difficult for several months. Mr. Burkett succeeded in cutting that time short. He was knowledgeable, professional and diligent. He kept me informed at every stage of the case so I could set realistic expectations for myself. He was always looking out for my interests. I completely recommend him.
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Posted by Lillian | April 16, 2015
He fought for me the whole way, a consummate professional
I was trying to recover custody of my 3 year-old daughter from her father which he took from me when I was hospitalized. Mr. Burkett stayed with me throughout a lengthy trial calendar which followed an even longer pretrial period which included two forensic psychologist's investigations. He poured over the psychologist's reports with a fine tooth comb and delivered incredibly detailed cross examinations of both the psychologist and my daughter's father. He relentlessly emphasized how the father was being misleading and deceptive and how the psychologist supported my case. Mr. Burkett believed in me when no one else would; he was there every time I needed reassurance. I was so lucky.
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Posted by Khalil | April 15, 2015
In a pinch, Morgan Burkett was there for me.
Morgan Burkett negotiated visitation with my children when I was in a very serious situation. I was separated from my wife at the time and could have been prevented from seeing the children at all. But thanks to Mr. Burkett's work, I was able to maintain a relationship with them and things between my wife and I later improved. As someone who's unfortunately been through the family court system over the past several years, I've experienced first-hand how not-so-well the family court system can work. I realized early on that I would need an incredibly knowledgeable, aggressive, and passionate attorney to represent me. Mr. Burkett definitely fit this bill and successfully represented me through this painful process to an acceptable outcome. Morgan was diligent and assertive in both our out-of-court negotiations and court appearances, where he displayed his showed his superior legal comprehension and skill. He obviously knows the law and was able to apply that learning for my benefit. I recommend Mr. Burkett without reservation.
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Posted by rinell | April 1, 2015
unbelievable
I love the care my lawyer gave to my case
Posted by Moustapha | April 16, 2015
Satisfaction guaranteed.
My wife tried to take sole custody over my son, her step-son by making all sorts of false allegations about me. Mr. Burkett fought to begin, and then expand, my visits with my son and eventually forced a trial over custody. We won because Mr. Burkett showed that her allegations did not justify the court orders that she was seeking. Her petition was dismissed without my even having to take the witness stand. He explained the process to me every step of the way, I was gratified that I could rely on his legal experience and professionalism. The litigation was a heavy burden, but Mr. Burkett helped make it lighter.
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AVVO RATING 9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Of Counsel
  • Portela Law Firm
  • 2016 - Present
  • Of Counsel
  • Bryant & Bleier
  • 2014 - 2016
  • Sole Practitioner
  • Law Office of D. Morgan Burkett
  • 2009 - 2014
  • General Counsel
  • Cygnifi Derivatives Services, LLC
  • 2001 - 2002
  • Associate
  • Winston & Strawn, LLP
  • 1997 - 2000
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Education

  • New York University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1992
  • Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1989

Legal Cases

  • Connecticut mother seeks custody
  • Waiting for a decision.
  • battle to resume visits with child
  • complete victory, visits with client restored
  • Diaby
  • Complete victory, missing son reunited with mother

Associations

  • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • 2016 - Present
  • NYC Bar
  • Family Court & Family Law Committee
  • 2016 - Present
  • New York City Bar Association
  • member
  • 2015 - Present
  • New York County Family Court Bar Association
  • 2010 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Attorney endorsements

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Given (64)
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Unknown Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Jun 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. D. Morgan Burkett is an exceptional attorney with ample experience and ability in Family and Matrimonial Law. He is a caring individual who gives client's individual attention. He has built his practice on high ethical standards. I highly recommend this attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Aug 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer Morgan without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and is a superb litigator."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Burkett provides thoughtful and thorough answers here on the Avvo website. I would not hesitate to send anyone to his practice."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. Very skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to the law."
Child custody Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Feb 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Mr. Morgan Burkett for his work in divorce cases. He has the experience and knowledge to go toe-to-toe with the best and win a favorable outcome. I highly recommend him for divorce matters."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly respected member of the legal community."
Child custody Attorney | Dec 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated and experienced attorney who is well-respected in the legal community."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"D. Burkett is a highly experienced attorney with a successful track record. Widely respected by his colleagues in the legal community. I fully endorse him."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I strongly endorse Mr. Burkett in all areas of law associated with divorce and child custody. He is a tremendous advocate for his clients."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Burkett is an experienced attorney who is well known in the legal community. His clients are well served."
Family Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Mr. Burkett is well-known thought the New York legal community as an honest and competent family lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Domestic violence Attorney | Dec 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Morgan is a skilled attorney, and a very well qualified practitioner. Were I to need an attorney, I'd sit down with him first."
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