Michael Kerry Burke

Michael Kerry Burke

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 37 years

Litigation Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Employment & Labor ... +6 more

4000 MacArthur Blvd, 6th Floor East Tower, Newport Beach, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Litigation 20%

Represent clients in both novel and frequently encountered commercial litigation matters. Prepare litigation strategy and manage nationwide litigation matters. Proactively develop client-centered risk mitigation procedures and programs.

20%
Business 15%

Advise businesses on a variety of commercial law matters, including employment and service provider agreements, commercial and real estate acquisitions, supply chain matters, and regulatory compliance.

15%
Employment and Labor 15%

Substantial experience defending employers in wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, and compensation cases.

15%
Intellectual Property 15%

Key player in helping businesses protect and defend their trade secrets and confidential business information; both prosecute and defend companies accused of misappropriation of trade secrets.

15%
Commercial Real Estate 10%

Commercial real estate transactions, leases, and project acquisition. Assist clients with corporate governance matters, investor relations, and crisis management.

10%
Health Care 8%

General business law for doctors and other medical professionals. Employment related matters for hospitals and health care facilities.

8%
Education 7%

Experience in education counseling and litigation matters, including special needs matters and Individual Education Plan issues.

7%
Appeals 5%

Handle appeals of civil and business litigation matters.

5%
Constitutional 5%

First amendment, defamation and libel matters.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Burke Law Firm

4000 MacArthur Blvd, 6th Floor East Tower, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

The Burke Law Firm

11377 West Olympic Blvd, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA, 90064

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Michael Kerry Burke's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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Michael Burke has represented me or been involved in business projects with me since 2011. I was on the board of directors of a company that Michael represented. Michael represented me in a corporate governance dispute with one of the company’s major shareholders. As a lawyer and litigator, Michae...l’s experience and foresight brings unprecedented results. He correctly predicted the adverse party’s strategy, and prevailed at every turn in the litigation, obtaining a complete defense verdict in the matter. On appeal, he argued for an interpretation of California law which exonerated the board from any liability, and prevailed in that forum as well. I cannot speak highly enough of his skills as an attorney and advocate. I have also tapped Michael’s expertise as a business consultant in a number of projects. He is a quick study, and has a creative approach to addressing strategic partnerships, financing, marketing and operational issues with companies that he studies. Michael is a pleasure to work with, and a true colleague in my ventures.

Posted by Moonli Singha | June 23, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

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

Trusted attorney & Business advisor

Michael Burke is our attorney and trusted adviser. He has been instrumental in helping us with legal and strategic decisions. Michael has helped us negotiate our very first global business partnership agreement and we have found his expertise and professionalism to be exceptional. As a growing media/...entertainment company, we frequently face complex deals & issues that have the potential to distract the company from our business priorities. It is Michael's combination of high quality legal expertise and his interest in knowing our business goals that absolutely results in better outcomes for us. He is currently assisting us with various operational and partnership agreements and he consistently demonstrates keen business acumen and ensures that we have implemented required legal protections that are critical for the health of a growing business. He listens, shows great grasp of detail, an ability to pinpoint and address the key issues and then makes convincing recommendations and decisions that get right to the heart of the issues. We look forward to working with Michael as our business continues to grow.

Posted by Cynthia del Sol Homeowners Assoc. | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney, excellent result!!

Michael Burke is an outstanding lawyer who we hired to represent our condo Homeowners Association in a dispute with our management company. Unfortunately, the company we hired failed to assist us in maintaining our corporate structure and standing with the Secretary of State. Michael helped us correc...t those missteps, revived our corporate status, and then backed us out of our contract so that we could find a competent management company to handle our business. Michael was very attentive, communicated with us, kept the HOA Board well informed, and made all of us feel confident that our important issues were being addressed and resolved. Michael was proactive, going well above and beyond to teach, empower, and strengthen the Board and the HOA.

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Timothy Loranger

Litigation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Michael Burke, first professionally and then personally, for more than 20 years. Michael is one of the best litigators and trial attorneys I know. His professionalism, creativity, and knowledge of the law make him profoundly adept at handling matters at the highest level of complexity, in any area in which Michael happens to be practicing. Michael is a lawyer's lawyer; confident, approachable, courteous, and serious at the right moments. He is a willing participant in any professional interaction and very generous with his knowledge and experience so that anyone who works with or against him comes away enriched. Whether you are a client seeking legal representation, a lawyer seeking to co-counsel on a difficult case, or a firm looking for your next partner, Michael Burke should be first on your list for consideration."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Principal, The Burke Law Firm

1993 - 1998

Attorney, Kinsella Boesch Fujikawa & Towle

1989 - 1993

Attorney, Morrison & Foester

1987 - 1989

Judicial Law Clerk, United States Courts: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal; United States District Court (Central District of Cal)

1985 - 1989

Policy Analyst, Consultant, RAND Corporation

Associations

1991 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1987

UCLA School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Cornell University, Johnson Graduate School of Management

N/A

University of Virginia, Darden School of Business

N/A

University of Illinois

Languages

English

Activity

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