Areas of Practice

Business Disputes Employment Litigation Insurance Litigation Product Liability

Bar Admissions

Iowa Minnesota U.S. District Court, E.D. of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Minnesota U.S. District Court, W.D. of Wisconsin Wisconsin

Education

University of Minnesota, B.A., 2012
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2015

Michael T. Burke

Associate

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Assistant Tasha Meyer

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Michael is an associate with Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A., where he represents clients in a wide range of litigation matters in both state and federal court. Prior to joining the firm, Michael clerked for the Honorable Lezlie O. Marek of Ramsey County District Court and served as a judicial extern to Federal Magistrate Judge Steven E. Rau. During law school, Michael was a managing editor of the Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology and a research assistant for a professor. Michael graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2015 and received his B.A. with distinction from the University of Minnesota in 2012. Michael takes pride in his work and enjoys guiding clients throughout the litigation process and advising them on the steps necessary to avoid potential disputes.

Honors & Awards

University of Minnesota Law School Dean's List
Managing Editor of the Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology

Notable Cases

Defeated multi-million dollar pharmaceutical malpractice claims on summary judgment.

Obtained over $100,000.00 judgment including costs and attorneys’ fees for a commercial building owner in a breach of contract claim.

Published Works / Presentations

HIPAA & Other Privacy Laws Affecting the Workplace, Nonprofit Insurance Trust Employment Practices Seminar, June 2017

Pandora’s Inbox: NLRB Changes Email Rules, BENCH & BAR MINN. Mar. 10, 2015

Incomplete Repairs: New Remedies for Disputes in Residential Construction, BENCH & BAR MINN. Oct. 12, 2011