D. Michael Burke Esq
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D. Michael Burke Esq
Biography
I am a Martinsburg trial attorney and the founding partner of Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson. As a group, we have been serving people injured due to the negligence of others in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia for almost 120 years combined, making those responsible for injuring others accept that responsibility. We represent those hurt and the families of people killed in all types of automobile collisions, trucking accidents, and motorcycle wrecks, as well as other cases resulting in wrongful death and injury, including medical malpractice, and dog bites, forcing those at fault--and their insurance companies--to pay. A native West Virginian, I attended West Virginia University and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 1976, and received my law degree (J.D.) in 1979. While at WVU, I was elected Vice-President of the Student Body (1975-76) and in law school was a member of Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity. I have spent my legal career representing people against corporations and insurance companies, making sure that those responsible for causing injuries and deaths accept that responsibility and pay what is fair to those who were injured. In my 37 years of practice, I have tried dozens of cases to verdict, and have recovered tens of millions of dollars for my clients. In addition, I have been involved in over 30 appellate cases, arguing cases before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals over 50 times, resulting in 22 printed opinions.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Managing Partner Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Southern Trial Lawyers Association Board Member (1993 - Current)
Berkeley County Bar Association Member (1979 - Current)
West Virginia Association for Justice Board Member (1979 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (1979 - Current)
West Virginia State Bar Member (1979 - Current)
Awards
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Lifetime Achievement Award
America's Top 100 Attorneys
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Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney
The National Trial Lawyers 2016.0
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People's Choice Award, Best Personal Injury Law Firm
Martinsburg Journal 2015.0
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Best Law Firm
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2016.0
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Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell 2016.0
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Top 10% in the USA, Personal Injury
Lawyers of Distinction 2017.0
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10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction Award
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2017.0
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Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award
National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys 2017.0
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Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award
National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys 2017.0
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People's Choice Award, Best Personal Injury Law Firm
Martinsburg Journal 2017.0
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10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction Award
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2016.0
Education
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West Virginia University College of Law J.D.
Year: 1979
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West Virginia University B.A. | Biology
Year: 1976
Websites
http://www.burkeandschultz.com/
Website
P.O. Box 1938
85 Aikens Center, (Edwin Miller Blvd), Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-0469