Burke Neal PLLC - Louisville, KY

Elite Appellate Litigation and Strategic Counsel

Burke Neal PLLC is a premier boutique law firm in Louisville, specializing in Appellate Litigation and strategic legal counseling. Founded in 2016 by distinguished attorneys Kevin C. Burke and Jamie K. Neal, the firm serves a unique role in the legal community. They often act as the ”lawyer's lawyers,” brought in by other trial attorneys to handle complex appeals and high-stakes legal arguments. Both partners have extensive experience not just in appeals, but in the trenches of trial litigation, giving them a practical understanding of how cases are won and lost from the initial filing to the final verdict. ⚖️

Specialized Legal Services

The firm concentrates its practice on areas requiring high-level legal research, writing, and oral advocacy:

• Appellate Practice: Representing clients in the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the Kentucky Supreme Court, and federal appellate courts.
• Litigation Support: working with trial counsel to preserve errors, draft dispositive motions, and develop case strategy in complex civil and criminal matters.
• Personal Injury: Advocating for plaintiffs in serious injury and wrongful death cases, often handling the complex legal issues that arise in such litigation.
• Business Litigation: Representing businesses in commercial disputes and regulatory matters.

Recognition and Achievements

Kevin Burke and Jamie Neal are widely recognized as leaders in their field. Kevin Burke has been named Lawyer of the Year in Appellate Practice by Best Lawyers multiple times and is consistently ranked in the Top 50 Kentucky Super Lawyers. Jamie Neal, a former law professor, has served as Chair of the KBA Appellate Advocacy Section. Together, they have secured numerous precedent-setting opinions that have shaped Kentucky law. Their peers consistently rate them as AV Preeminent for their legal ability and ethical standards. 🏆

Office Location

The firm is located at 2200 Dundee Rd, Suite C, in the historic Highlands neighborhood. This location reflects the firm's boutique nature-sophisticated and accessible, but removed from the corporate rigidity of downtown high-rises.

• Atmosphere: The office is situated in a charming commercial district, offering a professional yet welcoming environment.
• Parking: convenient free parking is available for clients and visiting counsel.

Burke Neal PLLC represents the gold standard in appellate advocacy, ensuring that justice is pursued all the way to the highest courts.