Litigation Attorney at MacElree Harvey, Ltd. in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Burke is an active trial attorney who has tried cases to verdict in six different jurisdictions. His practice is focused on complex commercial litigation and estate and trust litigation. This includes trial and appellate work in federal, state and international courts.
Mr. Burke regularly presents matters before alternative dispute resolution panels and frequently lectures on trial tactics, practice and procedure.
Mr. Burke has appeared before the United States Court of Appeals in both the Third and Sixth Circuits, and in 2024, was sworn in to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.
General Practice Areas
Notable Representations
- Successful resolution of Orphans’ Court dispute over control of charitable organization.
- Obtained verdict successfully overturning last will and testament arising out of undue influence.
- Obtained injunctive relief to protect client from theft of valuable trade secrets.
- Obtained $13.5 million verdict for estate of child killed in fire caused by defective product.
- Representation of foreign government regarding protection of assets in United States and over 30 foreign jurisdictions.
- Successful resolution of international dispute relating to distribution of life insurance proceeds in excess of $10 million.
- Represented major technology firm in the resolution of contentious shareholder litigation.
- Obtained a verdict in a bench trial for clients in a veil-piercing case. Plaintiff unsuccessfully sought to impose a $7 million judgment on personal assets of business owners.
Awards
Robert Burke was selected to Super Lawyers for 2015 – 2024. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after a thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.
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Memberships
- Chester County Bar Foundation, Board of Directors, 2019-Present
- Chester County Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2015-2018
- Stively American Inn of Court, President, 2014-Present
- Chester County Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Bow Tree Civic Association, Board Member
- West Chester Running Club
- Race Director for a community 10K and 5K road race
Speaking Engagements
November 2018: What to Do and Not to Do as You Enter a Business Dispute
April 2018: Technology in the Courtroom
November 2017: Use of Jury Consultants in Trials Involving Complex Commercial Disputes
Nov. 2015: How to Give Compelling Opening Statements
Oct. 2014: Estate Litigation Practice and Procedures
Jan. 2014: Effective Litigation Techniques
Oct. 2013: Non-Competition Agreements
Oct. 2013: Litigating Commercial Contracts
May 2012: Electronic Discovery in Litigation
Oct. 2011: Protecting Your Business From Litigation
June 2011: Wage and Hour Issues for Businesses
May 2010: Medicare Secondary Reporting and DPW Liens
April 2010: Preparing Written Discovery Responses and Objections
July 2009: Deposition Strategy: Practice and Procedure
Jan. 2009: Benefits and Pitfalls of Arbitration
Jan. 2008: Conducting Discovery in Foreign Countries
Dec. 2007: Good Deals Gone Bad – A Litigator’s Hindsight is Always 20/20
Dec. 2006: Litigators’ Perspective on Corporate Transaction Documents