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John M Burke, Environmental Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

Over 39 years of legal practice · focused on Environmental and Litigation

Salt Lake City, UT

Practicing environmental in Salt Lake City since 1987.

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John M Burke is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation. John has over 39 years of legal experience.

Based in
Salt Lake City, UT
Experience
over 39 years
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Environmental · Litigation
  • Handles Environmental and Litigation matters from Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About John M Burke: John M Burke is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation. John has over 39 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters John takes on

John concentrates on environmental and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Environmental cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

John takes environmental matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Salt Lake City, Utah

John takes litigation matters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet John M Burke — environmental lawyer in Salt Lake City

John M Burke is an attorney based in Salt Lake City, UT. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation. John has over 39 years of legal experience.

Mr. John M Burke is a lawyer practicing environmental regulation, environmental litigation. John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1966, and has been licensed for 39 years. John practices in Salt Lake City, UT.

John's approach to environmental cases

Mr. John M Burke is a lawyer practicing environmental regulation, environmental litigation. John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1966, and has been licensed for 39 years. John practices in Salt Lake City, UT.

Clients John works with

John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental and litigation matters in Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University

    J.D. · 1987

  • University of Michigan

    B.A. Wayne · 1966

Jurisdictions

John's state bar admissions

  • Utah

    1987 · ACTIVE

John studied at J.D. in J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University and B.A. Wayne in University of Michigan.

Law school and academic background

John completed J.D. in J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University and B.A. Wayne in University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Utah is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

John M Burke's office in Salt Lake City

John's primary office is at Suite 1300, 185 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111-1537. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Suite 1300, 185 South State Street

Salt Lake City, UT 84111-1537

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Hiring guide

How to hire John M Burke — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for John

John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about John M Burke

  • How much does it cost to hire John for a environmental case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does John offer a free consultation?

    John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.

  • How long do environmental cases in Utah typically take?

    Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can John take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?

    John is licensed in Utah. Matters governed by Utah law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with John?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is John accepting new environmental clients right now?

    John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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