Sean C. Burke

Sean Burke Law, LLC

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Attorney Sean C. Burke is the founder and owner of Sean Burke Law, LLC, in Lake Forest, Illinois. Serving clients throughout Lake Forest and the surrounding Chicago Metro region, Mr. Burke has more than 25 years of legal experience, and he devotes his practice to helping those who have legal claims involving any of the following:· Medical malpractice· Workplace injuries· Car, truck and other motor vehicle accidents· Animal bites· Unsafe premises· Nursing home abuse and neglect· Defective products· Police misconduct· Workers' compensation· Wrongful deathA former prosecutor with the Lake County State Attorney's Office, Mr. Burke gained invaluable trial experience trying a wide range of criminal cases. After maintaining that role for five years, he then entered private practice and focused on medical malpractice litigation and personal injury law as a way to help those in his community who need it the most. He has also received many other top rankings from his peers along with Superb client ratings on Avvo and numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.A 1986 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, Mr. Burke obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1989. He is admitted to practice before all Illinois state courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. Burke is also a highly active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice, among his other professional affiliations.

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Sean Burke Law, LLC
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