Hon. Dennis J. Burke, (Ret.) is a highly-regarded mediator and arbitrator with a wealth of experience garnered from his 15 years serving on the Circuit Court of Cook County. During his tenure on the bench, he conducted approximately 2,200 settlement conferences while presiding over hundreds of commercial cases and jury trials. In private practice, Judge Burke worked with transactional attorneys to navigate and negotiate many contract cases and was an expert in asbestos litigation. An early advocate of dispute resolution, he has won acclaim for his settlement skills and is also well known for his keen ability to build trusting relationships with all parties during the dispute resolution process.
Case Experience
Banking & Finance
Class Actions
Commercial/Business
Construction
Contract Disputes
Discrimination
Employment
Insurance
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Homes
Partnerships
Probate
Product Liability
Professional Malpractice
Property Damage
Real Estate
Sexual Harassment
Shareholder Disputes
Torts
Trademarks/Patents
Trusts / Estates
Wrongful Death
Education
J.D., John Marshall Law School
B.A., St. Mary’s University
Memberships & Affiliations
Master of the Bench, Chicago Inn of Court
Board of Directors, Criticism Response Committee, Illinois Judges Association
Former President, The Illinois Bar Foundation
Former Treasurer, Board of Governers, Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
Charter Member, The Fellows of the Illinois Bar Foundation
Listed in Who’s Who in American Law and Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in the U.S.
Named leading attorney in personal injury litigation, American Research Corporation
AV rated Martindale-Hubbell
Life Fellow, American Bar Association
Distinguished Service Award, John Marshall Law School Alumni Association
Acknowledged in a resolution by Chicago City Council for Judicial Service in Child Protection
