
Paul W. Burke
Partner
Paul Burke has been practicing law for 34 years and has extensive experience in commercial and civil litigation including first party insurance coverage, creditor litigation and cargo litigation.
Paul earned his CPCU in 2001 which is a professional designation in property-casualty insurance and risk management held by just over 1% of those in the insurance industry. He has been selected as a Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Star in the area of insurance coverage and has received an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell for his high ethical standards and professionalism.
Paul serves clients in sophisticated businesses throughout the southeast. He helps clients navigate conflict resolution with his extensive experience in jury trials in both state and federal courts and appellate courts throughout the southeast. He has taken and defended hundreds of depositions and on several occasions, has served as an expert witness in insurance coverage litigation.
Truck cargo litigation is another area of comprehensive knowledge. In addition to litigation, he has written and lectured on Carmack, COGSA and other cargo specific legislation as well as the insurance of cargo under the Inland Marine Coverage forms.
In recent years he has gained particular experience in the credit industry, representing local, regional and international banks and financial institutions. This work includes programs designed to maximize recovery initiatives and provides secure compliance with regulatory agencies and risk management standards.
He is a frequent speaker for the ABA and PLRB and has also presented across the country for the National Institute of Restoration for the building industry.
Paul presently serves on the firm's Diversity Committee.
Education
Stetson University, College of Law, J.D., 1983, cum laude
University of the South, B.A., 1980
Court Admissions
All Georgia State and Federal Courts
All Alabama State and Federal Courts
All Florida State and Federal Courts
U.S. Supreme Court
5th Circuit Court of Appeals
11th Circuit Court of Appeals
4th Circuit Court of Appeals
Memberships
AIDA
Alabama Bar Association
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
American Bar Association, Property Insurance Section (Vice-Chair)
Association of Credit and Collection Professionals
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
Commercial Law League of America
Defense Research Institute
Florida Bar Association
Georgia Fire Investigators Association
International Association of Arson Investigators
Metro Arson Association
National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys
Southern Loss Association
State Bar of Georgia
Transportation Lawyers Association
Atlanta Bar Association