I happened upon Morgan Burkett almost by chance and I’m so glad that I did. He is a warm, compassionate and dedicated attorney who brought a bright intellect and fearsome work ethic to my case. I called and wrote him at all hours and he was always responsive.
I had a complex custody dispute over my seven-year old daughter with her father gaining temporary custody by making false allegations during forensics, and in court. We had to fight for every hour of time with her for the duration of the case. It seemed as though every few weeks the father had filed another motion to restrict my access. Morgan worked tirelessly on our opposition papers which were always clear and precise. I was always very pleased with how his work product presented our position. He also drafted several settlement proposals which were rejected. As trial approached, he negotiated with the attorney for the child (who supported my position) and reviewed the report of the forensic psychologist with me for several hours.
Morgan became a dear friend over the course of so many months. I am so grateful that he was there for me for so long.
Finding a reliable, honest, and dedicated attorney is not an easy task. The process itself can be as tiresome, complicated, and confusing, as filing unknown paperwork and representing yourself in court. There are many attorneys who will promise you success and will steal your trust in a moment of desperation and confusion, but if you want someone to fight for your rights as if it were their personal situation, Mr. Morgan Burkett is the one to do it.
He is the attorney you want to sit with and confide in, knowing that a solution is soon to be proposed. He will make you understand the process before a settlement is ever proposed. Mr. Burkett will do everything possible to win your case.
His expertise in family law and speedy, precise responses to opposing parties would make any client feel confident that they are being represented by the best attorney possible.
I feel he is the only family law attorney you will ever need and I highly recommend him to anyone I know.
Managed matters with child support, maintenance, and equitable distribution contested.
Cases also involved issues of foreign jurisdictions (including securing a mother's right to relocate to the Dominican Republic) and severe parental alienation.
I happened upon Morgan Burkett almost by chance and I’m so glad that I did. He is a warm, compassionate and dedicated attorney who brought a bright intellect and fearsome work ethic to my case. I called and wrote him at all hours and he was always responsive.
I had a complex custody dispute over my seven-year old daughter with her father gaining temporary custody by making false allegations during forensics, and in court. We had to fight for every hour of time with her for the duration of the case. It seemed as though every few weeks the father had filed another motion to restrict my access. Morgan worked tirelessly on our opposition papers which were always clear and precise. I was always very pleased with how his work product presented our position. He also drafted several settlement proposals which were rejected. As trial approached, he negotiated with the attorney for the child (who supported my position) and reviewed the report of the forensic psychologist with me for several hours.
Morgan became a dear friend over the course of so many months. I am so grateful that he was there for me for so long.
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Posted by Tomas | April 21, 2015
Consistently reliable and knowledgable.
Finding a reliable, honest, and dedicated attorney is not an easy task. The process itself can be as tiresome, complicated, and confusing, as filing unknown paperwork and representing yourself in court. There are many attorneys who will promise you success and will steal your trust in a moment of desperation and confusion, but if you want someone to fight for your rights as if it were their personal situation, Mr. Morgan Burkett is the one to do it.
He is the attorney you want to sit with and confide in, knowing that a solution is soon to be proposed. He will make you understand the process before a settlement is ever proposed. Mr. Burkett will do everything possible to win your case.
His expertise in family law and speedy, precise responses to opposing parties would make any client feel confident that they are being represented by the best attorney possible.
I feel he is the only family law attorney you will ever need and I highly recommend him to anyone I know.
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Posted by Justin | April 17, 2015
An excellent attorney
Morgan Burkett represented me in two rounds of custody litigation with my son’s mother. Her inability to get her life together made mine difficult for several months. Mr. Burkett succeeded in cutting that time short. He was knowledgeable, professional and diligent. He kept me informed at every stage of the case so I could set realistic expectations for myself. He was always looking out for my interests. I completely recommend him.
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Posted by Lillian | April 16, 2015
He fought for me the whole way, a consummate professional
I was trying to recover custody of my 3 year-old daughter from her
father which he took from me when I was hospitalized. Mr. Burkett stayed
with me throughout a lengthy trial calendar which followed an even
longer pretrial period which included two forensic psychologist's
investigations. He poured over the psychologist's reports with a fine tooth comb and
delivered incredibly detailed cross examinations of both the
psychologist and my daughter's father. He relentlessly emphasized how
the father was being misleading and deceptive and how the psychologist
supported my case. Mr. Burkett believed in me when no one else would; he
was there every time I needed reassurance. I was so lucky.
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Posted by Khalil | April 15, 2015
In a pinch, Morgan Burkett was there for me.
Morgan Burkett negotiated visitation with my children when I was in a very serious situation. I was separated from my wife at the time and could have been prevented from seeing the children at all. But thanks to Mr. Burkett's work, I was able to maintain a relationship with them and things between my wife and I later improved.
As someone who's unfortunately been through the family court system over the past several years, I've experienced first-hand how not-so-well the family court system can work. I realized early on that I would need an incredibly knowledgeable, aggressive, and passionate attorney to represent me. Mr. Burkett definitely fit this bill and successfully represented me through this painful process to an acceptable outcome.
Morgan was diligent and assertive in both our out-of-court negotiations and court appearances, where he displayed his showed his superior legal comprehension and skill. He obviously knows the law and was able to apply that learning for my benefit.
I recommend Mr. Burkett without reservation.
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Posted by rinell | April 1, 2015
unbelievable
I love the care my lawyer gave to my case
Posted by Moustapha | April 16, 2015
Satisfaction guaranteed.
My wife tried to take sole custody over my son, her step-son by making all sorts of false allegations about me. Mr. Burkett fought to begin, and then expand, my visits with my son and eventually forced a trial over custody. We won because Mr. Burkett showed that her allegations did not justify the court orders that she was seeking. Her petition was dismissed without my even having to take the witness stand. He explained the process to me every step of the way, I was gratified that I could rely on his legal experience and professionalism. The litigation was a heavy burden, but Mr. Burkett helped make it lighter.
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Family Attorney | Jun 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. D. Morgan Burkett is an exceptional attorney with ample experience and ability in Family and Matrimonial Law. He is a caring individual who gives client's individual attention. He has built his practice on high ethical standards. I highly recommend this attorney."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Feb 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Mr. Morgan Burkett for his work in divorce cases. He has the experience and knowledge to go toe-to-toe with the best and win a favorable outcome. I highly recommend him for divorce matters."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"D. Burkett is a highly experienced attorney with a successful track record. Widely respected by his colleagues in the legal community. I fully endorse him."