Michael Burke

Michael Burke is a shareholder of SBW Law, a boutique litigation and business law firm built on the belief that exceptional legal representation begins with trust, strategy, and personal attention.

For more than twenty years, Michael has represented clients across Nevada and California—from individuals to privately held companies and large national organizations. His practice spans complex trust and estate litigation, business and

commercial disputes, real estate and construction matters, transportation litigation and personal injury matters. Michael’s successes have earned him a reputation for resolving high-stakes conflicts efficiently and effectively.

Clients turn to Michael not only for his legal skill, but for his ability to see the bigger picture. He is known for crafting creative, pragmatic solutions that align with his clients’ goals and needs—whether that means preserving a family legacy, safeguarding a company’s future, or simply righting a wrong.

Michael has been consistently recognized for excellence in his field, earning an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell—the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics—every year since 2013, and being named among Nevada’s Legal Elite by Nevada Business Magazine annually since 2014.

Beyond the courtroom, Michael has also served the public through his appointment by Governor Brian Sandoval to the Nevada Commission for Common Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels, where he was elected Chairman and served until the completion of his term in 2024.

When he’s not advocating for clients, Michael enjoys traveling, skiing, fitness, and time with his family.