John J. Burke

John Burke focuses his law practice on Collaborative Divorce and Estate Planning. John believes that a significant number of divorce cases that go the traditional litigation route could be resolved using the Collaborative Law process for a less stressful interest-based resolution, and most importantly, on a much friendlier and cooperative basis than what results in the adversarial environment of traditional litigation. He was a founding member, director, and officer of Collaborative Professionals of Washington and Spokane County Collaborative Professionals, both being non-profit associations that educate the public and increase the awareness of collaborative law as an alternative to traditional litigation.

Washington

Since 2003

Founder and Managing Member

Burke Law Group PLLC

2005 - Current

Burke Law Group was organized to provide a focused delivery of legal services for clients needing divorce and family law services. The firm has served clients of all socio/economic backgrounds, from high net worth entrepreneurs, CEO's and professionals through to persons on government assistance. The Spokane County Bar Association recognized this firm as the 2009 Outstanding Law Firm of the Year for its volunteer legal service to low income persons who would not otherwise have been able to afford legal representation. John's focuses his own law practice on divorces that utilize the collaborative law process and small to medium sized estate planning.

Gonzaga University School of Law

J.D.

1999 - 2002

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

B.S. | Business

VLP Large Law Firm of the Year

Spokane County Bar Associate

2016

VLP Outstanding Law Firm of the Year

Spokane County Bar Association

2009

Spokane County Collaborative Professionals

Director and Treasurer

2007 - Current

Activities: SCCP is a non-profit association with a stated mission to increase public and attorney awareness and knowledge regarding the use of Collaborative Law for divorces and other family law matters. Have co-presented at various seminars and written articles for publication in various media.

Collaborative Professionals of Washington

Director and Officer

2007 - 2015

Activities: CPW is a state-wide non-profit association of professionals who are dedicated to advancing the use of Collaborative Law throughout the state of Washington. Served for 1 year on the steering committee that preceeded the formation this association, and served as one of CPW's original directors and officers for an additional 4 years. Served an additional one year term from 2014-2015

Collaborative Law: Emerging Practice Area Here

Spokane Journal of Business

2014

Collaborative Law Practice Has Arrived

SCBA Calendar Call

2013

Rubber Meets the Road

Collaborative Professionals of Washington

2010

Ethical Considerations for Collaborative Law Practice, Collaborative Law CLE, Spokane WA

October 17, 2008

Spokane County Bar Association

The Ethics of Collaborative Law, Collaborative Law CLE, Spokane WA

September 13, 2013

Spokane County Bar Association

Introduction to Collaborative Law and the Uniform Collaborative Law Act, Solo and Small Practice Section Lunch CLE, Spokane WA

August 7, 2013

Spokane County Bar Association

Navigating the Washington Collaborative Law Act to Avoid Practice Traps and Ethical Dilemmas, Family Law Section Annual Autumn Tour, Spokane WA

November 20, 2015

Spokane County Bar Association