Richard W. Burke

Member, Executive Committee

Rick joined BMD in 2003. He is recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Trusts and Estates.

75 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308

The University of Akron School of Law, J.D.
The Ohio State University, B.A.

Best Lawyers in America (Health Care Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates & Estates Litigation) - 2022
Best Lawyers in America (Trusts & Estates and Trusts & Estates Litigation) - 2021
University of Akron School of Law 2018 Outstanding Alumni Award
Charles Deering Legacy Advisor Leadership Award 2017
Certified Specialist Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Court - Ohio State Bar Association
Best Lawyers in America (Trusts & Estates) 1997 – 2021
Ohio Super Lawyer (2004 - 2021) – Cincinnati Magazine

Fellow American College of Trust and Estates Counsel (ACTEC)
Adjunct Professor, The University of Akron, Masters in Taxation and School of Law, teaching Estate and Gift Tax, and Estate Planning
Northern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation, Past President
Northern Ohio Golf Charities, 35 year volunteer, past Tournament Chair, Member of Executive Committee
Access, Inc., Honorary Board Member
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Board Member
American Red Cross of Summit, Portage and Medina Counties, Vice Chair of the Board
Summa Health Charles Deering Legacy Advisor, Member, Leadership Council
Akron Children's Hospital Children's Hope Ambassador Program, Member