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Darwin L. Burke, Jr. - Insurance

Darwin graduated from Michigan State University (B.A., with honors 1992) and obtained a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2001. After working as a staff attorney with the Michigan Court of Appeals, he started litigating a wide array of issues. Gaining important experience representing injured persons, Darwin has since handled all aspects of insurance disputes. He currently advises insurance companies on the nuances and intricacies of the Michigan No-Fault Act, including priority disputes, coverage issues and catastrophic claims, In addition to his work handling insurance defense matters, Darwin has also represented small businesses in general litigation matters. Darwin has appeared in courts through the state, at all levels from district courts to the Michigan Supreme Court. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, as well as the Federal Bar Association and Michigan Defense Trial Counsel.
