Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 
Raymond Daniel Burke is a construction and real estate attorney with more than 40 years of experience representing developers, property owners, businesses, condominium associations, and other stakeholders in complex real estate and construction matters. His practice focuses on construction law, real estate development, real estate transactions, construction litigation, condominium law, and land use and zoning matters.
Ray advises clients throughout every stage of the real estate development process, from land acquisition and project planning to development, construction, sales, leasing, and ongoing operations. He has extensive experience assisting clients with the creation and administration of condominium regimes and homeowners associations, as well as the legal and operational issues that arise throughout the lifecycle of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
A significant portion of Ray’s practice involves drafting and negotiating contracts related to real estate development, construction projects, business operations, and related corporate activities. He regularly counsels clients on development agreements, construction contracts, leasing arrangements, and other transactional matters designed to support successful project execution and long-term asset management.
Ray is widely recognized for his trial and appellate experience in high-profile real estate and construction disputes, particularly those involving condominiums, community associations, and mixed-use developments. In addition to litigation, he is a certified mediator and experienced arbitrator who helps clients resolve disputes efficiently through mediation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes.
An active leader in the legal and business communities, Ray frequently lectures on real estate law, construction law, and civil litigation topics. He is also the author of the Maryland Condo Law blog and has written extensively on issues affecting the real estate and development industries.
Ray has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law since 2021 and has received an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers for Construction Litigation and Real Estate.
