Kristin M. Burke

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Kristin M. Burke: Attorney with Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Kristin M. Burke is Of Counsel with Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP. She dedicates her practice to labor and employment law. She combines her proficiency as a litigator with her substantial experience providing advice and counsel to clients in all aspects of employment and labor law. An experienced trial lawyer, Ms. Burke litigates on behalf of a variety of private and public sector employers in federal and state courts and before federal and state administrative agencies. Those cases include contract administration, labor board proceedings, arbitration and mediation, employment-related claims and wage and hour matters. Ms. Burke also represents clients in cases involving alleged violations of restrictive covenants, breaches of contract, unfair business practices, unpaid commissions, and business tort claims. She conducts seminars and training and advises clients on day-to-day labor and employment law issues. In addition, Ms. Burke counsels clients on the labor and employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions and helps them develop effective strategies and policies.

Professional and Community Affiliations

•Putnam Family and Community Services, Board member and Officer - 2011 to the present
•The Holy Cross Lawyers Association, Founding Board Member and Officer - 2005 to the present
•MAC Angels Foundation - Board Member and Officer - 2016 to the present

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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Labor and Employment

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
College of the Holy Cross, B.A., 1985
Law School Attended:
Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, Massachusetts; 1990, New York; U.S.District Court, Southern District of New York; U.S.Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; U.S.District Court, Eastern District of New York
Memberships:

Memberships

•American Bar Association, Litigation Section
•American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
•New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
•New York State Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section

Birth Information:
Boston, Massachusetts, May 21, 1963
Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: Secured a favorable defense verdict in federal breach of contract and discrimination case asserted against commercial real estate company; Secured a favorable defense verdict in age discrimination case against pharmaceutical company in federal court; Obtained summary judgment on behalf of hospital dismissing plaintiff's race, gender, gender orientation and disability discrimination claims arising under federal and New York State human rights laws; Obtained dismissal of Union's unfair labor practice charge after full hearing before NLRB administrative law judge; Obtained summary judgment on behalf of town in case asserting fourteenth amendment and retaliation claims; Obtained summary judgment in gender discrimination case arising under federal and New York State human rights laws; Awarded substantial attorney's fees after grant of summary judgment motion and loss of appeals by plaintiff in breach of broker contract case against commercial real estate client; Successfully obtained TRO and settlement on behalf of financial services company in a corporate raiding situation; Successful resolution of wage and hour claims in class, collective and individual actions; Advised clients on labor and employment aspects of merger and acquisition of businesses
ISLN:
908667480

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/06/21 in Labor and Employment

    Kristin is an excellent attorney both professionally and ethically. I have complete confidence in her abilities which she has always performed at the highest level. It has been a pleasure to work with her throughout these many years. I highly reco... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/02/15 in Litigation

    Kristin is both practical and strategic, a great combination for clients and opposing counsel to deal with. Her trial experience translates into an ability to carry through and not be maneuvered into a settlement if trial is the right decision under... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/01/15 in Commercial Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/01/15 in Employment Law

    Ms. Burke is among the finest employment law litigators who has exhibited excellent skills, judgment and care for her clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/28/15 in Civil Litigation

    Excellent litigator who is thoughtful and measured in her approach

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 02/22/15 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/20/15 in Labor and Employment

    Kristin provides excellent counsel, is an exceptional litigator with the ability to see the big picture and get a result that is best for her clients both short and long term

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/20/15 in Employment Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/20/15 in Employment Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/13/15 in Labor and Employment

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