RECOGNITION | JUNE 2026
Chambers & Partners recently recognized WH Burkley and several of its lawyers in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide.
The Chambers USA Guide identifies the best practice groups and lawyers across the US market through an independent and in-depth research process that includes interviews with lawyers and clients on a broad range of qualities, including legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence, and commitment.
2026 | Practice Group Ranking
- Real Estate | Ohio
- “The real estate team at WH Burkley is absolutely attentive and committed to the highest levels of service and responsiveness.”
2026 | LAWYER RANKINGS
- Charles Daroff – Real Estate | Ohio
- “Charles Daroff is an indispensable strategic adviser and operational leader.”
- Edward A. Hurtuk – Real Estate | Ohio
- “Edward Hurtuk comes recommended for his broad capabilities in commercial real estate and finance work.”
- Joshua E. Hurtuk – Real Estate | Ohio
- “Josh Hurtuk advises a broad clientele, including joint ventures, on acquisitions and construction financing transactions. He is very experienced, smart and creative.”
- Gus Kallergis – Bankruptcy & Restructuring | Ohio
- “Gus Kallergis wins praise for his bankruptcy practice. He routinely advises on insolvency cases and is particularly noted for his representation of creditors and ad hoc bondholder committees.”
- Irene M. MacDougall – Real Estate | Ohio
- “Irene MacDougall is noted for her proficiency in advising financial institutions on the financing and development of real estate assets, with a particular focus on bond financings.”
- John “Jack” W. Waldeck, Jr. – Real Estate | Ohio
- “John Waldeck possesses expertise in a wide array of real estate matters, including transactions, project developments and financings.”
Clients also commented on the firm’s depth, breadth, and responsiveness stating:
- “The WH Burkley team has decades of experience and understands the business aspects of transactions.”
- “The team is knowledgeable, experienced and knows what to push on and what’s important.”
Chambers added:
- “WH Burkley has a noteworthy real estate team with significant experience handling financing, construction, and development mandates.”
- “The firm is adept at assisting with commercial leasing matters, particularly in the retail sector.”
WH Burkley
WH Burkley is a leading, middle-market, business solutions law firm located across Ohio (Cleveland, Mayfield, Columbus), Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh), and West Virginia (Wheeling). The firm is continually recognized for providing sophisticated transactional and litigation guidance to publicly traded companies and privately held businesses, as well as financial institutions, private equity sponsors, executives, and individuals.