Raymond Daniel Burke, Member
The settlement Ray achieved has significantly exceeded our expectations, bringing great benefit to our community. Ray is an outstanding attorney, he has also repeatedly proven himself to be a superb collaborator and a kind, generous person as well.
Ray brings more than 40 years of experience to the firm as a prominent legal figure in the field of construction and real estate development in the region. His reputation is firmly established through his trial and appellate practice involving numerous high-profile cases, particularly those concerning condominiums and multi-use developments.
Ray's practice spans the entire spectrum of real estate development and operations. From land acquisition, planning and zoning to the establishment of condominium regimes and homeowner associations, his proficiency extends to the nuanced aspects of contract development, design and construction, sales and leasing, as well as ongoing maintenance and repairs. His negotiation skill is evident in the meticulous preparation of agreements covering real estate transactions and related corporate activities.
As a certified mediator and seasoned arbitrator, he actively engages with clients to resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. He plays an active and leading role in various professional, community and civic organizations committed to fostering economic growth in the Baltimore area.
Ray serves as a frequent lecturer on topics related to real estate, construction issues, and civil practice and procedure, contributes an opinion column to The Baltimore Sun, and is the author of a popular blog: marylandcondolaw.com.
Ray has been named to The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Construction Law since 2021. He holds an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Ray was named to Maryland Super Lawyers® list for Construction and Real Estate (2014); Construction Litigation (2007 – 2013, 2015 – 2024).
Ray is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland.
Representative Matters
Litigation
- Represented developers, builders condominium associations, homeowners associations, property owners, design professionals, and other stakeholders in high-profile condominium and mixed-use development disputes and the resolution of construction defect claims.
- Represented developers and property owners in disputes involving land acquisition, planning and zoning, development approvals, construction, sales, leasing, and property operations.
- Represented clients in construction disputes involving contract, design, construction defects, warranties, and related claims.
- Represented clients in condominium and homeowners association disputes involving governance, maintenance, repairs, warranties, assessments and owners' rights.
Real Estate
- Advised numerous condominium and homeowner associations in connection with governance, budgets, reserves, maintenance development of budgets, collection of assessments, and amendment of operating documents.
- Represented a State agency in the negotiation of governing document provisions for a resort and residential community.
- Represented bulk purchasers of a condominium communities, the operation of the condominium after acquisition, and the ultimate termination of the condominium regime and conversion to an apartment complex.
- Provided advice and analysis for a commercial condominium development in a major global logistics and industrial center.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
- Represented a Maryland County in the development of contract provisions for inclusion in County Public Works agreements.
- Represented clients in the negotiation and drafting of construction contracts and other AIA agreements for commercial and residential development projects.
FINANCIAL
- Represented condominium associations and banks in negotiation and drafting of documents for financing of building repair projects.
MEDIATION
- Served as mediator and arbitrator in complex real estate and construction disputes.
ENERGY
- Advised clients on compliance with State energy performance requirements and reporting obligations.
SOLAR
- Represented client in the development of contract documents for construction of a solar facility.
- Represented client in connection with resolution of dispute involving defective solar installation.
Honors
Named to The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Construction Law since 2021
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Named to Maryland Super Lawyers® list for Construction and Real Estate (2014); Construction Litigation (2007 – 2013, 2015 – 2026)
News
Professional and Civic Involvement
Certified Mediator
Member, Leadership Baltimore County, 1984 – present
Member, Towson Development Corporation, 1980 – present
Member, Maryland State Bar Association, Litigation and Business Law Section
Member, Community Associations Institute, Chesapeake Chapter
Member, Community Assistance Network
Publications and Lectures
Maryland Construction Law Deskbook, Third Edition, Chapter 14: Condominium and New Home Warranties and Rights of Action.
(Originally published in the Maryland Construction Law Deskbook, September 5, 2023, by the Maryland State Bar Association, www.msba.org.)
- Newly Enacted Legislation Revises Maryland Condominium Insurance Requirements
- Energy Usage Reporting Requirements Are Being Accepted Until September 30
- MDE Has Issued An Advisory That Changes Condominium Energy Usage Reporting Requirements
- Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards Now Require Annual Reporting of Energy Usage For Certain Condominiums
- New Legislation Requires Condominiums To Fund The Amounts Specified In a Reserve Study
Teams
Education
J.D.,
University of Maryland,
1978
B.A.,
Political Leadership,
Johns Hopkins University,
1974
Bar Admissions
Maryland,
1978