Russell T. Burke

Russell Burke practices on the firm's litigation team, with primary emphasis in products liability defense, antitrust and commercial litigation.

A native of Arlington, Virginia, Mr. Burke is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate with high distinction of the University of Virginia in economics and religious studies. He also received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Mr. Burke is very active in church and civic affairs.

• Best Lawyers in America - Business Litigation

Nexsen Pruet recently settled a regional class action price-fixing case against International Paper Company and one of its major suppliers of timber.  A class of timber owners from Georgia to Virginia was certified by the United States District Court in South Carolina, who alleged that IP and its suppliers fixed the price of pulpwood timber used in IP's production processes.  After four years of litigation, the Defendants settled the suit and class members have received compensation of several million dollars.

• 38 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Names To "The Best Lawyers in America 2008"
  Thirty-eight attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.
• 32 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to 2007 Edtion of "Best Lawyers in America"
  Thirty-two attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC have been named to the 2007 edition of Best Lawyers in America – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.

• Apportionment of Liability
  South Carolina has laws surrounding apportionment of tort liability that are, at best, unclear. This article addresses the confusion in an effort to ensure that you do not pay more than your fair share.