Attorneys

With experience in all types of personal injury and criminal defense matters, our four attorneys also offer representation in civil rights, police misconduct, professional malpractice, and family disputes. Our comprehensive legal practice allows us to meet a wide range of client needs.

John M. Burke - jburke@kbblegal.com -

Areas of Practice: Personal Injury, Consumer Cases, Civil Rights Litigation, Predatory Lending

Litigation Percentage: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions: New Jersey, 1997 U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1997

Education: Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey, 1997 J.D.
Law Journal: Constitution Law Journal, 1993 - 1994

St. Peter's College, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1993 B.A.

Professional Associations and Memberships: NJAJ, 1998 - Present Member, Hudson County Bar Association, 2006 - 2009 Trustee

Areas of Practice:
Personal Injury Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Head and Spinal Injuries Trucking Accidents Automobile Accidents

Litigation Percentage: 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions: New York, 1981 New Jersey, 1981

Education: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark, Newark, New Jersey, 1981
J.D.

Rutgers University, 1978
B.A.

Representative Clients: Personal Injury - Plaintiff Professional Malpractice Law Real Estate Law  

Professional Associations and Memberships: Association of Trial Lawyers of New Jersey President, 2009-2010

American Association for Justice Member

Hudson and Essex County Inns of Court Past Master

Areas of Practice: 30% Criminal Defense, 30% Personal Injury, 30% Worker's Compensation, 10% Civil Rights

Litigation Percentage: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions: New Jersey, 1997 New York, 1997 U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1997

Education: George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia, 1996
J.D.
Honors: Member of the Moot Court Board

Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, 1993
B.A.
Major: Political Science

Professional Associations and Memberships: American Association for Justice, 2003 - 2007 Member

Hudson County Inn of Court, 2003 - 2007 Barrister

Past Employment Positions: Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, Assistant Prosecutor, 1999 - 2003

Scarinci & Hollenbeck, Associate, 1997 - 1999

Languages: Spanish Fraternities/Sororities: Delta Kappa Epsilon

Areas of Practice: Personal Injury Real Estate Matrimonial Municipal Court Practice Predatory Lending Foreclosure Defense

Bar Admissions: New Jersey, 1999 New York, 2000 U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1999  

Education: St. John's University School of Law, Jamaica, New York, 1998
J.D.

St. John's University, Jamaica, New York, 1995
B.A.
Honors: Cum Laude
Major: English

Past Employment Positions: Judge Jose L. Fuentes Superior Court of New Jersey, Criminal Division, Clerk, 1998 - 1999

Languages: Spanish

Each of our attorneys is a North Jersey native. In addition, each is involved with local legal and civic organizations, giving back to colleagues and to the community. We are trial lawyers, pursuing justice for our clients at every step of the legal process.

To learn more about Koles, Burke & Bustillo, L.L.P., contact our offices in Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, and New York. You can call us at 201-200-0300 or toll-free at 877-800-0858. We offer a free initial consultation and a commitment to providing you with legal services that meet your needs.

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