Michael P. Burke
Michael P. Burke
Michael P. Burke
Biography
Mike Burke works primarily in the field of employment-related litigation, with lead trial experience in discrimination cases, wrongful discharge, breach of employment contract, ERISA and Section 301 cases. He also has had responsibility for a broad range of issues brought before federal and state administrative agencies such as the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, MCHR, OFCCP and OSHA. Mr. Burke has represented employers in state and federal courts, at trial and appellate levels, in arbitrations and in developing and negotiating individualized alternative dispute resolutions. He also advises employers on general employment and labor law issues, and with respect to collective bargaining agreements.
Concentration: Employment-related litigation; class actions.
Civic Involvement & Honors
- Jefferson National Parks Association – Board of Directors, (President, 2005-2007)
- Boys Hope/Girls Hope of St. Louis – Board of Directors, (President, 1998-2001)
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- The Missouri Bar
Admissions
Missouri, 1976
Arizona, 1987 - Retired
Education
University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1975
California Institute of Technology, M.S., 1967
Saint Louis University-Parks College, B.S., summa cum laude, 1966
Related Practice Areas
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Employment & Labor
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Employment Class & Collective Actions
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Sports (Class Actions)
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Data Privacy, Telecommunications & Collections
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Toxic Tort
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Investigations
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Regulation, Compliance & Advisory
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Consumer Fraud
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Insurance (Class Actions)
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Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices (Class Actions)
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Cross-border Employment Issues
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Class Actions
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Antitrust Class Actions
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Shareholder Securities and Mergers & Acquisitions
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Food, Ag & Nutrition (Class Actions)
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Financial Services
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Class Actions & Mass Torts
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Appellate
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