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Maxwell Christopher Burke
Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS • Seattle, WA
L Use ZoningLand Use & Zoning Litigation
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Contact
Email
maxwell.burke@seattle.gov
Phone
Address
524 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104-2323, US
Professional
About
Max advises clients on a wide range of land use and environmental matters. He uses his knowledge of local codes and governments to counsel and guide clients throughout a project’s lifecycle. Max also has the litigation background and skills to resolve land use disputes in his clients’ favor. Max attended the University of Washington for both undergrad and law school, and he has a passion for the region. This passion extends to the community he serves, and he volunteers his time to King County Bar Association's Volunteer Legal Services and Neighborhood Legal Clinics.
About L Use Zoning Law
Land use and zoning attorneys help property owners navigate regulations affecting how land can be used and developed. They handle permits, variances, and disputes. Common matters include zoning variances, land use permits, development approvals, property disputes.
Credentials
Education
2015 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2011 University of Washington BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
N/A Diamond Law Student Scholarship, Colonel Josef and Muriel N/A CALI Award, University of Washington
Publications
2015 Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts Blog FAA’s Proposed Rules Leave Little Room for Full Takeoff of Commercial Drones 2014 Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts Blog Obama Gives His Support for Net Neutrality and for the Classification of ISPs as Common Carriers 2014 Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts Blog Ubervita v. John Does: Another Case of a Bullying Business, or a Legitimate Effort to Protect One’s Reputation? 2014 Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts Blog AF Holdings v. Does: Copyright Trolls Lose Battle to Porn Pirates and ISPs 2014 Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts Blog Congress Moves to Remove Child Sex-Trafficking from Online Marketplaces
Associations
2018 - Present KCBA Volunteer Legal Services 2018 - Present KCBA Neighborhood Clinics Washington State Bar Association King County Bar Association 2017 - 2017 ACLU
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Updated: May 29, 2026