Keiara Burke

Keiara Burke is a trial lawyer at Zehl & Associates, where she represents individuals and families harmed by negligence. After clerking with the firm, she joined the litigation team full-time, bringing strong legal research skills, analytical precision, and a client-focused approach to complex personal injury matters.

Keiara earned her Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bethune-Cookman University. Her academic background reflects consistent excellence, including summa cum laude graduation and repeated academic honors that strengthened her foundation in legal reasoning and advocacy.

During law school, Keiara developed advanced writing and research abilities as an Associate Editor for the Thurgood Marshall Law Review. She also held leadership roles within the Black Law Students Association and the Student Bar Association, contributing to professional development initiatives and supporting collaboration among future legal professionals.

Keiara’s legal training emphasized practical litigation skills, including legal research, case analysis, and procedural strategy. Her experience as a law clerk provided hands-on exposure to case development, motion practice, and trial preparation, allowing her to transition seamlessly into active litigation while maintaining high professional standards.

Keiara’s background in finance further enhances her ability to assess damages, analyze financial records, and understand the economic impact of injuries. This skill set supports comprehensive case evaluation and strengthens negotiation and trial preparation across a wide range of personal injury matters.

Keiara Burke remains committed to delivering ethical, diligent, and results-driven representation. She approaches every case with professionalism and focus, striving to protect clients’ interests and achieve meaningful outcomes through thorough preparation, strategic advocacy, and a dedication to justice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Trial Lawyer, Zehl & Associates, PC
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Thurgood Marshall School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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