Kirk B. Burkley

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Kirk B. Burkley: Attorney with Bernstein-Burkley
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

Managing Partner at Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. In 2020, Burkley was selected to the Top 50 Pittsburgh Attorneys according to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, the only corporate bankruptcy attorney to be featured on the list. He was also recognized on The Best Lawyers in America© list for 2021. Specialties: Representing secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy, financial restructuring and workout situations, including the representation of numerous unsecured creditors’ committees, equipment lessors, and commercial landlords. Chairman of the American Board of Certification (2021), Past President (2020) Admitted State jurisdictions: Pennsylvania and West Virginia Board Certified, Business Bankruptcy Law and Creditors’ Rights Law, American Board of Certification Named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine since 2013 Named by his peers as one of The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Bankruptcy each year since 2011.
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Partnership Law
  • Consumer Law
  • Litigation
  • Bankruptcy
  • Secured Transactions
  • Creditors Rights

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Ohio University, B.S., 1999
Law School Attended:
University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 2001
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
2002, Pennsylvania; 2002, U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania
ISLN:
917089839
Hobbies & interests:
Kirk is the secretary of the City of Pittsburgh Planning Commission, a nine member panel appointed by the Mayor which helps determine how land around the city will be utilized. The Commission makes recommendations to the City Council about zoning ordinances, development proposals and assists in the preparation of redevelopment plans. He is also a member of the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Board Adjustment, a three member panel appointed by the Mayor. In his spare time, he coaches for the Pittsburgh Predators Ice Hockey Club and is a board member and development chair of the Central North Side Neighborhood Council.

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Peer Reviews

4.2/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.2/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.1/5.0

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/28/12 in Bankruptcy

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  • 3.4/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/20/12 in Bankruptcy

    I have had two specific dealings with him. Both involved something beyond the ordinary and not something he would often encounter. My rating with respect to legal knowledge, analyticatl capibilities and legal expersience are based on my personal ex... Read more

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  • 3.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/19/12 in Bankruptcy

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  • 2.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/01/12 in Bankruptcy

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  • 1.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/30/12 in Bankruptcy

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412-213-6098  Phone

412-456-8289  Fax

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