Coleman Burke

Background

Burke, Coleman was born on February 1, 1914 in Summit, New Jersey, United States. Son of Daniel and Kate (Bundy) Burke.

Education

AB, Hamilton College, 1934. Doctor of Laws, Hamilton College, 1982. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1937.

Doctor of Laws, Rikkyo University, Tokyo, 1958.

Career

Associate Burke & Burke, New York City, 1937-1942, partner, 1942-1978, counsel, 1978-1985. Partner Burke & Burke, and predecessors, Summit, New Jersey, since 1943. Director Summit bank corporation, other corporations.

Achievements

• Coleman Burke has been listed as a reputable lawyer, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman emeritus Hamilton College. Chairman Humane Society United States. Vice president American Bible Society.

Member Phi Beta Kappa, Chi Psi. Clubs: Harvard (New York City). Short Hills, Baltusrol Golf, Gulf Stream Golf.

Connections

Married Mary Poston, November 20, 1937. Children: Daniel II, Coleman P., Mary C.

Father:

Daniel Burke

Mother:

Kate (Bundy) Burke

Spouse:

Mary Poston

child:

Daniel II Burke

child:

Coleman P. Burke

child:

Mary C. Burke