Thomas J. Burke, K.C.

Born in Los Angeles, California, his family relocated to Fredericton, New Brunswick in 1978 where he spent his childhood. After completing High School, T.J. enlisted into the United States Military and served as a Paratrooper and Forward Observer for an Infantry Company with the 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was honourably discharged in 1995.

A Dalhousie University Law Graduate in 2000 and winner of the Sarah MacWalker MacKenzie Award he became a member of the New Brunswick Law Society in June 2002.

In 2006, T.J., was elected a second time to represent his riding on the Northside of Fredericton and was appointed as Minister of Justice and Attorney General for the Province of New Brunswick and served in that capacity until 2009.

T.J. practices in criminal law and has a dedicated labour and employment practice. He’s worked extensively with First Nation Bands throughout the Province and has successfully resolved outstanding land claim issues against the Government of Canada. He has served as lead counsel in several matters at the New Brunswick Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.

T.J. is the recipient of the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award.

Charlie Bird

Charlie graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 1979 with his Bachelor of Business Administration and from the University of New Brunswick with his Bachelor of Law in 1982. He has maintained a legal practice on the Northside of Fredericton since this time, with an emphasis on corporate and commercial law.

He has represented business clients with matters from start-ups to sale of assets or shares to public companies and all steps along the way.

He has experience in shareholder dispute and business re-organizations, for tax, estate and insolvency purposes, together with experience in Employee Share Ownership Plans and other types of employee ownership.

He has represented the Province of New Brunswick and was co-counsel on two 3P projects. He also advises several charitable organizations, including churches.

Charlie has appeared in the Probate Court, the Court of Queen’s Bench, the Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Bankruptcy Court, and Tax Court.

Ronald E. Morris, K.C.

Born and raised on the mighty Miramichi, Ron left home to pursue post-secondary education at St. Francis Xavier University, only to return to New Brunswick to further his bachelor degree in Arts at St. Thomas University. After years “kicking rubber” between the pipes for the Tommies, earning the notorious nickname “the Cat”, Ron graduated and was accepted to Law School at the University of New Brunswick.

Upon graduation, Ron was called to the New Brunswick Bar Association in 1980.

With a passion for the law and a desire to defend those innocent until proven guilty, Ron’s reputation to defend those criminally charged surpasses all others.

With a lengthy legal career in Criminal Law, Ron initially formed a 23 year partnership, Roach and Morris based in Oromocto, NB. Continuing his legal career, Ron joined J. William Cabel over 13 years ago in Fredericton, NB. He is counsel to The Burke Law Group since 2016.

Ron received the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation in 2006 for his long-standing service, commitment and excellence in the practice of law.

Although hockey skates and baseball cleats have long been retired, Ron now enjoys a good read, watching the Red Sox and attending sci-fi conventions with grandson Gabe. Ron and his wife, Yvette, reside on Fredericton’s Northside.

Aleacia Bennett-LeBlanc 

Aleacia graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University College of Cape Breton in 1998 and from the University of New Brunswick with an L.L.B. in 2002.  Aleacia was called to the New Brunswick bar in 2004 and has actively been in practice since then.  She joined the Burke Law Group in 2020, bringing a deep wealth of experience through her family law practice. In addition to her family law practice, Aleacia also practices in wills and estates and property.

She has appeared in Provincial Court, the Court of Queen’s Bench, in various jurisdictions, as well as the New Brunswick Court of Appeal. Aleacia is comfortable with the adversarial nature of court but also works to resolve files in an amicable manner when that is possible and understands that family law must focus on the family first.

Aleacia is an active community member.  She currently chairs the board of the Fredericton Family Resource Center and has previously chaired Laubach Literacy Fredericton.  Aleacia is also a busy volunteer and offers her time to various community groups including Habitat for Humanity and CHIMO.

Jennifer M. Ingram

Jennifer is both a litigator and a dealmaker.  She can try a case to a final verdict, counsel a complex transaction to its final signature, and settle disputes with first-rate results. She prides herself on helping clients understand complicated legal processes and on providing unfiltered advice that a client may not otherwise get.

Born and raised in Fredericton, Jennifer obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, with Honors in Finance in 2005.  After graduating she worked for the Provincial Pension Fund until 2009, when she enrolled in Law School at the University of New Brunswick.  Jennifer successfully completed her Law Degree in 2012 and was called to the New Brunswick Bar in 2013.

Jennifer is a partner at the Burke Law Group and maintains a general legal practice.  She routinely practices in family law, wills and estates, employment law and real property, with an emphasis in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury.

Outside of the office, Jennifer is a committee member of the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital Foundation annual fundraiser and a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Foundation.

Emily A. Cochrane

Emily was born and raised on the Northside of Fredericton and proudly continues to call it “home”. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) from St. Thomas University in 2011, her Law Degree from the University of New Brunswick in 2014, and her Masters in Law from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2022. She received the Lyman Purnell Prize in Wills and Estates in 2014.

Emily was called to the New Brunswick Bar in 2015 and joined The Burke Law Group at that time. She maintains a general legal practice with an emphasis on criminal defence. She puts care and attention into each file and is passionate about providing her clients with zealous advocacy, no matter the issue. Emily has appeared in all levels of court in New Brunswick and is frequently before the courts throughout New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada.

Outside of the office, Emily is a board member for the New Brunswick Public Libraries Board and the Fredericton Intercultural Centre. She previously sat on the Board of the St. Thomas University Alumni Association and played saxophone with STU Jazz, The Thomists, and the UNB Concert Band. Emily is an avid music lover and a local craft beer enthusiast.