How much does it cost to hire Timothy for a class action case?

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

Does Timothy offer a free consultation?

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

How long do class action cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

Simple class action 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. Timothy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Timothy take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?

Timothy is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Timothy 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 Timothy?

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. Timothy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Timothy accepting new class action clients right now?

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

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Timothy Burke, Class Action Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

Philadelphia, PA

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Timothy Burke is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Based in: Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
Experience: attorney
Known for: Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability

Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA.
Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).

Areas of practice

Timothy's practice areas in Philadelphia

Timothy concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Timothy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Timothy takes class action matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Timothy agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Timothy takes personal injury matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Timothy agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Timothy takes product liability matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Timothy agrees to represent you.

Biography

Timothy Burke, class action attorney serving Philadelphia

Timothy Burke is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Timothy works from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and takes on class action matters across the region.

Most recently in March 2025, Burke secured a $12 million settlement from a cement company for the widow of a contract ironworker who fell to his death while attempting to install wood planking across an open walkway during maintenance work on a cement cooler at a Pennsylvania mine. Michael Pittman, a thirty-three-year-old husband and father of two, had eight years' experience when he fell 23 feet to his death falling through an opening in a walkway on July 26, 2021. Pittman was not wearing a safety harness when he fell. However, the cement company did not have proper safety anchors in the area above the cement coolers.

Burke earned his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and his law degree from the Charles Widger School of Law at Villanova University. During law school, he worked as a judicial extern and law clerk for Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Mark Bernstein. Burke also studied at the Sorbonne in Paris as part of Cornell Law School’s Summer Institute for International and Comparative Corporate Law.

The Texas native is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and South Carolina.

Working with Timothy on a class action matter

Timothy A. Burke has experience in a wide variety of practice areas – from personal injury to criminal defense, and corporate securities fraud to class actions. At Kline & Specter he focuses on mass torts and catastrophic personal injury. Most recently in March 2025, Burke secured a $12 million settlement from a cement company for the widow of a contract ironworker who fell to his death while…

Clients Timothy works with

Timothy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Recognition

Timothy's legal honors and published work

Timothy has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Timothy Burke's office in Philadelphia

Timothy's primary office is at 1525 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1525 Locust Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102

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Hiring guide

How to hire Timothy Burke — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Timothy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Timothy'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; Timothy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action 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 Timothy

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action 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. Timothy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Timothy Burke

How much does it cost to hire Timothy for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Timothy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Timothy offer a free consultation?
Timothy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Timothy's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Timothy's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple class action 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. Timothy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Timothy take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?
Timothy is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Timothy 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 Timothy?
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. Timothy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Timothy accepting new class action clients right now?
Timothy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Class Action attorneys serving Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania

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