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Highly knowledgeable and experienced attorney who provides exceptional legal guidance and representation
“He is the kind of knowledgeable person that, regardless of the type of litigation one is contemplating, his professional guidance, thoughtfulness and experience just make him a rare find in this world!”
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Dedicated and caring attorney who is committed to achieving successful outcomes for clients
“You won't find a more dedicated lawyer than Harold. He will be your tireless crusader and will not hesitate in your representation.”
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Excellent communicator who provides clear, complete, and prompt responses
“Attorney Harold Ralph Burke of Greenwich, CT gave excellent advice-- quickly, completely and clearly answered.”
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Skilled at handling complex legal matters and simplifying them for clients
“Attorney Burke has been representing me in a series of interrelated family cases pending in state and federal court. These cases have presented novel issues of law that he has done a great job of understanding, simplifying, and communicating to others.”
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Provides personalized and attentive service as a sole practitioner
“I knew I wanted a sole practitioner or a smaller firm. Harold has the skills of the big firm yet charges reasonably.”
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15 Sep, 2018 by Jc
Attorney Harold Ralph Burke of Greenwich, CT gave excellent advice-- quickly, completely and clearly answered. Thank you, Attorney Burke, I appreciate it!
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16 Jun, 2016 by S.l.
You won't find a more dedicated lawyer than Harold. He will be your tireless crusader and will not hesitate in your representation. Finally, a lawyer who believes in his clients and cares about them as an individual and about a true successful outcome of their case. He represented me in a matrimonial matter on an appeal - took it to the highest Court in New York, and was successful! As a lawyer myself in a different field, I know what makes an outstanding attorney stand out in a sea of mediocre attorneys, and Harold is most definitely in the class of outstanding attorneys.
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09 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
Harold is the type of attorney that I wish everyone could experience and have the pleasure of his representation. He is extremely thoughtful, listens to the facts presented him, gives unbiased factual feedback, and represents you with class and dignity. He does not look to gouge the other party (unlike the attorney we faced), and he kept the dialogue civil and professional, despite the challenges one faces in civil litigation where opposing counsel can act quite interestingly. He managed to extract me from a 25 year marriage in 9 months, with significant assets effectively being split, and only one year of alimony - who could ask for better results than that! Further, he was extremely aware of tax implications of assets being disposed, loss carry forwards and a host of other material items that needed to be incorporated into a resolution and he did so effectively and surgically. I could not have been asked to be better represented that the job he performed so well for me. He is the kind of knowledgeable person that, regardless of the type of litigation one is contemplating, his professional guidance, thoughtfulness and experience just make him a rare find in this world! And, he is simply a good human being in a world where so many have lost touch with reality. I couldn't more strongly endorse his skills and professionalism, and that comes from someone who spent 35 years on Wall Street, so I don't make that endorsement lightly!
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05 May, 2014 by Alan
Harold provided me with professional advise and support during my divorce. He was always professional, never did he show mean or vindictive side when dealing with delicate matters during my divorce. I always felt he had my back and my best interest in mind.
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30 Apr, 2014 by Elizabeth
Harold Burke was my first choice when I was facing a life altering case in CT family court. I am very pleased worked together. He was resourceful and skilled in his work and, when working, completely dedicated to my position. I knew I wanted a sole practitioner or a smaller firm. Harold has the skills of the big firm yet charges reasonably. One does have to be patient at times when a sole practitioner is working with other clients. When Harold is with you, he gives 200%. Regarding the outcome of my case, there is an old adage in law, “No settlement makes both parties completely satisfied”. I am more than happy with Harold’s work and commitment to my cause.
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30 Jul, 2016 by Lindsay steel
John Ferguson seems to be a fine lawyer , but if he doesn't watch out his partner there Cohen will look as though his frist name is Ferguson and there will go all Attorney John Fergusons hard work!!! For stranger things have happened.
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