Maura L. Burke
Partner | Litigation
maura.burke@pierferd.com
+1.267.237.2746 cell
+1.267.702.3912 office
Wilmington | Philadelphia
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About
Maura is a Delaware licensed attorney and experienced litigator who handles a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including contractual and business disputes, legal malpractice, corporate governance, and directors’ and officers’ liability matters. In addition, she has experience managing complex bankruptcy litigation, representing bankruptcy trustees, and prosecuting and defending against adversary claims.
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Maura also counsels public utilities on regulatory and litigation matters, and has appeared before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to secure base rate increases, change of control approvals, and certificates of public convenience. Maura also represents title insurance companies and flood insurance companies in state court, and has extensive experience representing white collar defendants in state and federal investigations.
Practices
Appellate
Civil Pretrial and Trial Services
Commercial Litigation
Litigation and Risk Management
White Collar Defense & Investigations
Wire Fraud Liability
Technology Liability (Tech E&O)
Privacy-Breach & Wrongful Collection Liability
Miscellaneous Professional Liability
Admissions
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Education
Villanova University School of Law, J.D. 2009
George Washington University, B.A. 2001
Experience
FisherBroyles, LLP
Fox Rothschild LLP
Representative Transactions
Won $420 million judgment against FDIC, affirmed by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Secured $373 million settlement against the United States in tax litigation before the Court of Federal Claims
Fast-tracked Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission regulatory approval of the change of control of a steam utility that included $770 million in associated financing
Secured rate relief totaling an annualized amount of $3.3 Million for steam utility
Successfully defended global pharmaceutical company against claims for contractual indemnification arising from underlying Lanham Act litigation
Successfully defended drug manufacturer in statewide coordinated opioid litigation
Successfully defended a global pharmaceutical company against claim for breach of a license and supply agreement by generic pharmaceutical manufacturer
Successfully defended limited liability company in an expedited books and records action brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery by a minority member demanding sweeping access to company records. The trial court found that the plaintiff was improperly attempting to convert a limited books and records proceeding into a broad discovery vehicle akin to plenary litigation, which was affirmed on appeal.
Secured a complete summary judgment victory for a healthcare revenue cycle service provider in federal district court, defeating a breach of contract claim seeking over $600,000 in damages. The district court granted summary judgment in client’s favor, finding that plaintiff had adduced no admissible evidence of damages resulting from any alleged breach. Judgment was entered dismissing plaintiff’s claim in its entirety.