Kara M. Burke
About Kara M. Burke
Kara M. Burke is a lawyer based in Belleville, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Kara M. Burke is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Belleville, Illinois
- Insurance Law
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Brown & James PC
Education: Saint Louis University, J.D., graduated 2014 and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, B.S., graduated 2011
Location: Belleville, IL
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