Introduction

Geoffrey Burke worked on complex money laundering and asset forfeiture cases for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Secret Service before entering private practice. He then administered the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund at the Department of Justice. After that, he turned to private law practice in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia – a resume that the typical attorney at a general practice firm does not carry. Burke Law PLC operates from 100 North Pitt Street, Suite 206, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, in a location convenient for clients across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The firm can be reached at (703) 665-4454.

That background produces specific advantages for certain clients. Government contractors and federal employees who face security clearance challenges need an attorney who understands federal agencies from the inside. Geoffrey Burke has worked for two of them at the investigative level, and he knows the culture, the process, and the stakes. For those clients, his background is not incidental – it is directly relevant to the outcome of their case.

Practice Areas

Burke Law PLC handles a focused set of practice areas that reflect Geoffrey Burke’s background and technical expertise.

Security Clearance Matters – The firm represents government contractors and federal employees before the Department of Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Intelligence Agencies, and Department of Energy in security clearance matters. This is the most specialized aspect of the practice and the area where Attorney Burke brings the most distinctive background.

Consumer Protection – Claims involving Magnusson-Moss warranty violations, lemon law matters, and insurance bad faith claims against carriers who fail to honor their obligations.

Civil Litigation – State and federal civil cases across a range of dispute types.

Personal Injury – Claims on behalf of injured clients in Virginia and DC.

Workers Compensation – Representation for injured workers navigating the Virginia Workers Compensation system, where attorney fees are regulated by the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission. The firm helps clients obtain wage loss payments, medical bill coverage, permanent disability benefits, and vocational rehabilitation when insurance companies improperly deny or limit claims.

Criminal Defense – Criminal representation in Virginia and DC courts.

EEOC Matters – Claims arising from employment discrimination and related workplace violations before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Lemon Law and Warranty Claims – Consumer claims under Magnusson-Moss and related statutes when manufacturers fail to meet warranty obligations.

Attorney Profiles

Geoffrey Burke is the founding attorney at Burke Law PLC. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Emory and Henry College in political science and English literature, and a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law.

His professional background before private practice spans three distinctive areas: complex money laundering and asset forfeiture investigations with the FBI and U.S. Secret Service, administration of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund at the Department of Justice, and conservation work involving Virginia real property for endangered species protection.

He is admitted to practice in Virginia and DC state courts, multiple federal district courts, bankruptcy court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and D.C. Circuit. That breadth of court admissions means he can handle matters from state trial court through federal appellate proceedings.

Client feedback describes him as professional, knowledgeable, and diligent, with specific reference to successful outcomes in security clearance appeal proceedings. His practice philosophy emphasizes timely attention to client matters and collaborative problem-solving.

Location and Service Area

Burke Law PLC is located at 100 North Pitt Street, Suite 206, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

Phone: (703) 665-4454
Email: gburke@burkelawpractice.com

Old Town Alexandria provides a central location for clients in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The court admissions to multiple federal district courts and both the Fourth Circuit and D.C. Circuit appellate courts mean that matters can be handled across the regional federal court system.

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Client Focus

Two groups of clients in particular benefit from what Burke Law PLC offers. The first is government contractors and federal employees who face security clearance challenges – people whose careers depend on maintaining clearance and who need an attorney who understands the DoD, Intelligence Agency, and Department of Energy processes that govern clearance decisions. Geoffrey Burke has worked within the federal government at the investigative level, and that context shapes his approach to clearance appeals.

The second group consists of clients with complex consumer protection claims, including lemon law matters and insurance bad faith claims, where the legal technical knowledge required goes beyond general litigation skills. Workers who have been injured and whose claims are being challenged by insurance carriers also fall within this second category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the firm well-suited for security clearance cases?
Attorney Burke has worked with the FBI and U.S. Secret Service on investigative matters, and has administered a major federal compensation fund at the DOJ. This background provides direct familiarity with federal agency culture and processes that is relevant when advocating before DoD, Intelligence Agency, and Department of Energy hearing bodies.

What courts is Geoffrey Burke admitted to?
Virginia and DC state courts, multiple federal district courts, bankruptcy court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for both the Fourth Circuit and D.C. Circuit.

Does the firm handle workers compensation in Virginia?
Yes. The firm handles Virginia workers compensation claims, helping injured workers obtain wage loss payments, medical coverage, permanent disability benefits, and vocational rehabilitation. Attorney fees in Virginia are regulated by the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission.

What consumer protection matters does the firm handle?
The firm handles Magnusson-Moss warranty violations, lemon law claims, and insurance bad faith matters.

How do I contact the firm?
Call (703) 665-4454 or email gburke@burkelawpractice.com. Office: 100 North Pitt Street, Suite 206, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. More information: burkelawpractice.com/

Closing

A legal career that passed through the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, and the DOJ administration of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund before settling into Old Town Alexandria private practice gives Geoffrey Burke a perspective on federal agencies that few private attorneys possess. For government contractors and federal employees whose security clearances are under review, that background translates into representation that comes from someone who has seen federal agency decision-making from the inside.

Burke Law PLC: 100 North Pitt Street, Suite 206, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Phone: (703) 665-4454. Email: gburke@burkelawpractice.com. Full information: burkelawpractice.com/