Joseph Burke

Joseph Burke is a seasoned legal professional with over 15 years of practice in Perth, focusing on general litigation, dispute resolution, and employment law. As a Director at Lark Lawyers, Joseph employs a pragmatic approach to contentious matters, ensuring timely and cost-effective resolutions that benefit his clients. His expertise spans various judicial forums, including appearances in the Magistrates Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court. Joseph provides thorough advice on employment and workplace relations, addressing issues such as disciplinary actions, unfair dismissals, employment contracts, enterprise agreements, discrimination, and redundancies. His practice involves representing clients in conferences and hearings before the State Industrial Relations Commission, Fair Work Commission, and Federal Courts. In addition to his employment law focus, Joseph expertly handles commercial and property law matters like business transactions, leases, and security concerns. He is an engaged member of the WA Law Society and the Industrial Relations Society of WA, contributing to the legal community through past committee roles. Joseph's legal journey began at Fiocco's Lawyers, followed by roles at McCallum Donovan Sweeney and MDS Legal, where he honed his skills as a Senior Associate before joining Lark Lawyers. He holds both a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia, grounding his practice in a strong academic foundation.