Richard W. Burke
Member
Rick joined BMD in 2003. He is recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Trusts and Estates.
Contact Information
75 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308Education
The University of Akron School of Law, J.D.
The Ohio State University, B.A.
Courts & Bar Associations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Akron Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Professional Honors & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America®
- Trusts and Estates (1997-2024)
- Trusts and Estates Litigation (2011-2024)
- Tax Law (2022-2024)
- Health Care Law (2022-2024)
- 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
- Ohio Super Lawyer® (2004-2023)
Professional & Civic Affiliations
- 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