Practice Areas

Litigation

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B. Kevin Burke, Jr.

Partner

kburke@jaeckle.com

Kevin Burke is a partner in the Firm's litigation practice group. Mr. Burke has extensive experience in the areas of business law and commercial litigation. He regularly counsels businesses and individuals on a variety of matters involving contract and warranty claims, intellectual property issues, fraudulent trade practices, construction disputes, mechanic's liens and other business related matters. Mr. Burke frequently lectures on the topics of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. He also provides services in the areas of prelitigation strategic planning, counseling to businesses concerning methods of avoiding litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Education:

Georgetown University (A.B. 1995, cum laude); The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1999)

Admissions:

New York State, 2000; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit 2005; U.S. District Court, Southern & Eastern Districts of New York, 2007; Northern District of New York, 2004; U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, 2000; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York, 2000

Principal Area(s) of Practice:

Litigation

Experience:

Presenter, Covenants Not to Compete in New York, Lorman Education Services; Presenter, Legal Research Using the Internet, National Business Institute

Memberships & Offices:

American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Entertainment and Sports Forum; New York State Bar Association; Bar Association of Erie County; New York State Trial Lawyers Association; American Health Lawyers Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association; Secretary, WNY Trial Lawyers Association

Community Service:

Member, Child & Family Services Annual Giving Campaign; Member, Leadership Buffalo Class of 2006; Attorney Coach, Buffalo Seminary High School, New York State Mock Trial Tournament; Member, Kiwanis Club of Buffalo; Member, Nichols School Alumni Board; Tutor, Bennett High School Law Magnet Program

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