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Richard James Burke
also known as Richard J Burke
About Richard
Biography
I have forty years of experience as a lawyer, counseling my clients and protecting their rights and interests in and out of court and as managing attorney of my own law practice. I have been rated an AV Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell since 2012, a Judicial AV Preeminent Attorney since 2018 in the field of Estate Planning and Probate/Administration, have been named a Best Attorney for Real Estate and Wills, Trusts, and Estates by The American Institute of Legal Counsel, I have been recognized by Who’s Who Top Attorneys of North America and Lawyers of Distinction, and, in 2012, I was named a "Legal Eagle" by Pulse magazine. As a past President and member of the Lindenhurst Board of Education, I have experience in administering contracts and budgets that affect thousands of people and involve tens of millions of dollars. As a past member of the Planning Board of the Village of Lindenhurst, I developed an understanding of municipal law and regulations. I use my experience to my clients' best advantage.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Business
20%
43 years | 300 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
43 years | 250 cases
Estate Planning
20%
43 years | 1,200 cases
Probate
20%
43 years | 400 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in New York for 43 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Richard James Burke
500 Bi County Blvd Ste 108, Farmingdale, NY, 11735-3931
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Experience
Honors
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Judicial Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Partner, Burke & Burke, Esqs, PC
1984 - 1994
Owner, Richard James Burke, Esq
1982 - 1993
Associate, Cunningham & Toomey
Associations
1990 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - 2006
NYS School Boards AssociationBoard Member
Education
1982
Hostra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
Hofstra University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Suffolk County Bar Association
Estate Planning
2012
Suffolk County Bar Association
Real Estate - Buying and Selling Homes
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My neighbor filed an official noice complaint with my landlord, what are my options?
11 Apr 2017
Q&A
Should I sue a pool company for faulty work or fraudulent deceptive business practices?? Work not completed or fixed...
16 Oct 2012
Q&A
What does it mean if a tenat is responsible for all utilities and services incurred in connection with the premises.
29 Mar 2012