Raymond Daniel Burke

Raymond Daniel Burke is an attorney whose career has focused on construction law, real estate development, and dispute resolution. With more than four decades of legal experience, he has handled matters involving complex development projects, property operations, and high-profile cases. His work has helped businesses, developers, property owners, and community organizations address legal challenges while advancing successful real estate initiatives throughout Maryland.

Ray earned a B.A. in Political Leadership from Johns Hopkins University in 1974. He later obtained a J.D. from the University of Maryland in 1978. This educational background provided a strong foundation for his work in real estate, construction, litigation, and related areas of law. He has been licensed to practice in Maryland since 1978 and has built a long record of service within the legal profession.

Ray advises clients through many stages of development projects. His experience includes land acquisition, planning and zoning matters, condominium creation, homeowner association issues, construction contracts, leasing arrangements, sales transactions, and property management concerns. He also prepares and negotiates agreements connected to real estate ventures and related business activities. By helping clients understand legal risks and opportunities, he supports informed decision-making throughout the life cycle of development projects.

Ray is also widely known for his work in resolving disputes. As a certified mediator and experienced arbitrator, he assists parties in reaching practical solutions outside traditional courtroom litigation when appropriate. His background in trial and appellate matters gives him insight into both litigation strategy and alternative dispute resolution processes. Clients value his ability to address difficult conflicts while seeking efficient and constructive outcomes.

Raymond Daniel Burke has shared his knowledge through lectures covering real estate, construction law, and civil procedure topics. He also writes about legal developments and industry issues for broader audiences. His accomplishments have been recognized through honors, including selection to The Best Lawyers in America® for Construction Law since 2021, an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and inclusion on the Maryland Super Lawyers® list in construction-related practice areas. His career reflects a longstanding commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal matters with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Gordon Feinblatt LLC
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association, Litigation and Business Law Section
• Member, Community Associations Institute, Chesapeake Chapter
• Member, Community Assistance Network
• Member, Towson Development Corporation
• Member, Leadership Baltimore County

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Maryland
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Johns Hopkins University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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