Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  Drunk driving is typically considered a criminal offense with penalties including fines and jail time. However, you can hold the driver responsible in civil court when you suffer an injury due to an accident involving a drunk driver. A West Virginia drunk driving accident attorney at Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson can help you bring a lawsuit in Martinsburg and the surrounding areas of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties in West Virginia (WV).
• Wrongful Death
  In addition to serious injuries, Mr. Harman represents families who have lost a loved one as a WV wrongful death attorney. Mr. Harman understands that you can never replace a loved one, but he works to help families move forward by recovering damages to help with the financial and personal void left by a loved one’s wrongful death. As a WV wrongful death lawyer, Mr. Harman understands how to balance the family’s needs of grieving their loved one with aggressive representation that secures appropriate compensation.
• Traffic Violations
  Whether you are a construction worker hit by a speeding car or another driver smashed into by a negligent motorist, the dedicated Martinsburg car accident lawyers at Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson are ready to get you the compensation you deserve after your West Virginia traffic accident.
• Misdemeanors
  West Virginia law punishes drivers who act recklessly while driving in a construction zone. West Virginia Code section 17-C-3-4b makes it a misdemeanor to speed through a work zone, punishable by a $200 fine and jail time. Drivers can also be charged with reckless driving or driving under the influence, according to the circumstances of the incident. But these criminal cases do not typically offer compensation for victims injured by reckless drivers in construction zones. Our personal injury attorneys can ensure that a negligent or reckless driver who injures you or your loved one is not only held responsible, but also that your medical bills and other damages are covered by the driver at fault.
• Drug Crimes
  Dangerous or defective drug claims can be brought regarding prescription or OTC medications. In addition to recalled drugs and undisclosed side effects, defective drug cases may be based on drugs that were not adequately tested for all potential side effects, manufacturing errors, mislabeling, dosage errors, or inadequate warnings. Your West Virginia defective drug attorney can help you determine if you have a claim.
• Hit and Run
  Car accidents can leave you dazed and in shock, even when they don’t cause major injuries. While you were still reeling from the crash, the other driver, who may be to blame for the accident, might have fled the scene. It happens more often than most people realize. An at-fault driver, especially if they are intoxicated or have reason to evade the authorities, could leave the accident site before you can get their license plate number. If this happened to you, you need an experienced WV hit and run lawyer to help you navigate the process of gaining appropriate compensation for your injuries and damages.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  If you’ve been injured due to an accident on someone else’s property in West Virginia (WV) or Western Maryland (MD), seek knowledgeable and seasoned legal help to find out if you  have a legal claim for damages against a negligent owner. Contact a West Virginia premises liability lawyer at Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson for a free consultation on your case as soon as possible after an accident.
• Property Damage
  Getting into an accident on West Virginia (WV) roads is never a picnic. As a responsible driver carrying active car insurance coverage, you probably assume that the other drivers around you are equally as responsible. If you get in an accident, at least you know that the other driver’s insurance will pay you for your medical bills and property damage. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Thousands of drivers across the state fail to carry even the bare minimum amount of car insurance in WV, leaving you wondering how your bills will get paid after a crash. That’s where a WV uninsured driver accident attorney can step in and help.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Ferries are typically a safe and reliable means of transporting people or goods across the water. Ferry accidents do not happen often, but when they do, they can result in serious and costly tragedies. Victims of ferry accidents may have a right to compensation for their injuries, and the seasoned West Virginia personal injury and accident lawyers at Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson are prepared to help. Contact their Martinsburg offices today for a no-cost evaluation of your claim.
• Medical Malpractice
  A child’s birth should bring tremendous joy and excitement to a new parent, but when childbirth goes wrong, this day can take a tragic turn. When your child is the victim of a birth injury, you may feel devastated and overwhelmed when considering the lifelong costs of providing care for a child with serious health issues. Fortunately, the law provides parents the right to hold medical professionals responsible when preventable birth injuries occur. Families that experience a birth injury may receive help by filing a lawsuit based on medical malpractice. A West Virginia birth injury attorney at Burke, Schultz, Harman & Jenkinson in Martinsburg can help you hold the defendant liable and recover damages.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  WV attorney accolades also illustrate how we work with clients fighting for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits. Each relevant WV attorney client testimonial reflects our commitment to serve clients with comprehensive, personalized representation in Martinsburg and the eastern panhandle area.
• Dog Bites
  Victims of dog bites understand how violent and traumatic an attack by a dog can be. Dog bite sufferers may be entitled to money to compensate them for their medical expenses, physical pain, and even the emotional distress they suffered as a result of an attack.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning

Finance Law

• Tax Law
  Ms. Burke received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and later earned her Juris Doctor degree from the West Virginia University (WVU) College of Law. While in law school, she served as class representative for the WVU Student Bar Association, Treasurer of the Tax Law Society, and was a member of Public Interest Advocates.