D. Morgan Burkett

D. Morgan Burkett

also known as Morgan Burkett

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

305 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY

About D.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

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.

24 years | 30 cases

35%
Child Custody 30%

19 years | 81 cases

30%
Child Support 16%

19 years | 34 cases

16%
Domestic Violence 15%

19 years | 34 cases

15%
Mergers and Acquisitions 4%

Managed transactions involving public and private companies, frequently with financing components. All levels of complexity.

34 years | 87 cases

4%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 2 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2023

Retired

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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by MC in Manhattan | June 12, 2015 | Child Custody

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.

Posted by Tomas | April 28, 2015 | Family

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 des...peration 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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D. Morgan Burkett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Manuel Portela

Family lawyer | 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."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brent Hardy

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Rebecca Seibert

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Mark Murad

Unknown lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Very skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to the law."

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Douglas Borthwick

Child custody lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Eversole

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Charles Reese

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly respected member of the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Child custody lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Joseph Breidenbach

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nataliya Gavlin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated and experienced attorney who is well-respected in the legal community."

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Meryl Chambers

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Jeremiah Denslow

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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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."

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Joseph Cella

Family lawyer | 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."

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William Housley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."

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Ryan Fishman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Kuipers

Domestic violence lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

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 Bar

Family Court & Family Law Committee

2015 - Present

New York City Bar Association

member

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

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Education

1992

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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