Judge Burke is an excellent mediator. He has one of the best demeanors of any judge I have appeared before in court. He is also one of the most knowledgeable mediators as well. His background provides him with an innate ability to spot the issues early on. He works hard to get it done. I would not hesitate for a second to use him again.
Judge Burke successfully mediated a complicated case with little chance of being resolved. He read every word of the parties' submissions, asked astute questions, and worked hard to find a path to resolution. Judge Burke communicated with the parties themselves - so that they felt they were important participants in working toward resolution. The case I thought was never going to settle, settled.
Robert W. Smyth, Jr., Esq.Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth
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