Kirk B. Burkley, Partner
Kirk concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, financial restructuring and creditors’ rights. Kirk is experienced in representing secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy, including the representation of numerous unsecured creditors’ committees, equipment lessors, and commercial landlords. He has quickly become one of the most well respected lawyers in his field, as is evidenced by being named a Pennsylvania Rising Star by Philadelphia Magazine both in 2005, 2006 and 2007. He frequently appears before the United States District Courts for the Western, Middle and Eastern District of Pennsylvania, as well as the Pennsylvania state courts. Kirk is the supervising partner of the firm’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice group. The Bankruptcy and Restructuring group handles bankruptcy cases nationwide and act as an efficient clearinghouse and one-stop shop for our clients’ bankruptcy needs.
Representative Matters
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W.S. Lee & Sons, Inc.- served as lead counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the bankruptcy of the $90 million a year food supplier.
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Brownville General Hospital, Inc.- served as lead counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the failed hospital system.
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Aerotech Mechanical Contractors, Inc. – lead counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the reorganization of an HVAC contractor.
Experience
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Born in Pittsburgh, PA
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Admitted to the bar of Pennsylvania 2002
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Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania
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1999, B.S., Ohio University; 2002, J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law; 2002 Pitt Law recipient of the Center for Forensic Economic Studies Award for Excellence in Litigation;
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Attended the University of Haifa Summer Law Institute, Haifa, Israel
Education
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1999, B.S., Ohio University
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2002, J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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2002 Pitt Law recipient of the Center for Forensic Economic Studies Award for Excellence in Litigation
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Attended the University of Haifa Summer Law Institute, Haifa, Israel
Bar Admissions / Qualifications
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Admitted to the bar of Pennsylvania 2002
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Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District, Middle District, and Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Professional Affiliations
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Allegheny County Bar Association
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Turn Around Management Association
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Equipment Leasing and Finance Association
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American Bankruptcy Institute
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Board of Allegheny YMCA
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Small Manufacturers’ Counsel
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Pittsburgh Technology Council
Published Articles:
"Protecting Lease Transactions in Indian Areas" - Equipment Leasing Newsletter - January 2003
“Lessors and Bankruptcy: A New Look at Critical Vendor Payments in Chapter 11 Cases” - Equipment Leasing Newsletter - June 2003
“Consignments: My How You've Changed!” - Equipment Leasing Today - September 2003
"Involuntary Bankruptcy: A Useful Tool for Lessors and Creditors" - Equipment Leasing Newsletter - March 2006
“Powerful Collection Tools for Unsecured Creditors in Bankruptcy” - The Creditier - August 2006
Warning: New Case Law Prevents Suppliers from Enforcing Mechanics’ Liens
Reimbursement Of Fees & Costs In Bankruptcy: Not A Sure Bet – The Independent – August 2006
Interests:
Kirk is an avid ice-hockey player and is the founding member and captain of the Allegheny County Bar Association adult hockey team. He also volunteers at the Westmoreland County Humane Society where he met and adopted two abandoned blue tick coonhound puppies. Kirk finds long hikes through the woods with his wife and two dogs the best way to relax and reflect. He also enjoys running, golfing and skeet shooting.
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