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D. Morgan Burkett
also known as Morgan Burkett
About D.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
24 years | 30 cases
Child Custody
30%
19 years | 81 cases
Child Support
16%
19 years | 34 cases
Domestic Violence
15%
19 years | 34 cases
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Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 2 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of D. Morgan Burkett
305 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10007-1109
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D. Morgan Burkett's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Litigation
Posted by Lillian | April 19, 2015 | Litigation
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 p...
D. Morgan Burkett's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"I endorse this lawyer Morgan without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and is a superb litigator."
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"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly respected member of the legal community."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated and experienced attorney who is well-respected in the legal 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."
"I strongly endorse Mr. Burkett in all areas of law associated with divorce and child custody. He is a tremendous advocate for his clients."
Saloumeh Amirghahari
Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Mr. Burkett is well-known thought the New York legal community as an honest and competent family lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Of Counsel, Portela Law Firm
2014 - 2016
Of Counsel, Bryant & Bleier
2009 - 2014
Sole Practitioner, Law Office of D. Morgan Burkett
2001 - 2002
General Counsel, Cygnifi Derivatives Services, LLC
1997 - 2000
Associate, Winston & Strawn, LLP
Associations
2016 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
2016 - Present
NYC BarFamily Court & Family Law Committee
2015 - Present
New York City Bar Associationmember
2010 - Present
New York County Family Court Bar Association
Sample of 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
Education
1992
New York University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am applying to Starbucks for a job, I have an open domestic violence case that I know will be dismissed..
24 Apr 2015
Q&A
Can non custodial parent take child to drs without notifying custodial parent?
22 Apr 2015
Q&A
How many times can a person be served for the same court date.
17 Apr 2015