About Mr. Burke
Mr. Burke Smith earned his J.D. from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1989. That degree marked the start of a long legal career centered in Nebraska. He has practiced law in and around Omaha for decades and built a practice centered on bankruptcy matters.
Early in his career he took on both consumer and commercial work. Over time he focused on the courtroom and the bankruptcy system. He has represented individuals seeking relief from unsecured debt and small businesses facing reorganization. That steady focus has made bankruptcy the through line of his work.
Smith’s day-to-day practice covers the core contours of bankruptcy practice. He handles Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings for individuals, and Chapter 11 cases for business clients when reorganization is necessary. His casework has included routine petitions, creditor negotiations, asset analysis, and proceedings in federal bankruptcy court. He has also handled contested matters such as claim objections and routine adversary proceedings.
Clients describe his approach as practical and direct. He explains the options that a bankruptcy filing creates and lays out the consequences in plain language. He prepares clients for hearings and represents them at meetings of creditors. In business matters he evaluates cash flow and the realistic prospects for reorganization before advising on the bankruptcy path that makes procedural and financial sense.
In court he moves methodically. He files necessary documents on schedule and presses for resolution when that is possible. Outside of hearings he spends time on creditor communications and negotiating repayment plans. The practice requires attention to detail and familiarity with evolving bankruptcy rules; those elements shape how he manages each file.
Smith also works with local professionals who assist clients in financial planning and asset valuation. He leans on that network when a case requires tax, appraisal, or business valuation input. That collaborative aspect often helps clients understand the broader financial consequences of a bankruptcy filing.
Based in Omaha, he conducts his practice under the name Omaha Bankruptcy Lawyer. He continues to represent both individuals and small businesses in bankruptcy court and related proceedings. He currently practices bankruptcy law in Omaha at Omaha Bankruptcy Lawyer.
