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also known as Kelton M. Burgess - Attorney-at-Law, Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess, LLC
Kelton has earned more than fifteen years of trial experience in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and California and others in a wide range general liability and complex liability disputes. These include estate litigation, trust disputes, will contests, bad faith insurance actions, class-action suits.
Kelton is actively licensed in Pennsylvania and California. He is a Member of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, the Allegheny County Bar Association, the San Francisco Bar Association and serves on various committees thereof. Kelton also serves as a member to the Allegheny County Bar Association Estates Law Group.
In 2012, Kelton founded the Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA an Estate Planning Boutique. His practice is dedicated to helping families and individuals develop estate plans to ensure asset protection, tax minimization, and ease of administration. Kelton a wealth of experience in estate planning and probate administration. Kelton often is a guest speaker at seminars and conferences on the topics of estate planning and administration.
As a family-man himself, Kelton has helped hundreds of clients achieve lasting plans to ensure financial security for themselves and their families.
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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 2008
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
1300 Fifth Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
508 Pittsburgh Street, Suite 102, Mars, PA, 16046
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Posted by J. Bissell | March 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Business
There is nobody better!!
Kelton has been my attorney for 5 years and there is nobody I trust more to handle my legal work. He has been an asset for my business and I couldn't appreciate him more than I do. Whether it's 9am Monday morning or 6pm on a Friday, Kelton has always been there to answer my questions.
Posted by Jacquelyn | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Happy Client
A friend insisted that I contact Kelton, her favorite Attny. From start to finish he eased my anxieties with Will/Trust pIanning. He was Engaging, Patient and Professional..and the price was Right!
Posted by Stephen | August 27, 2019
Denied Service after being strung along
Today Kelton Burgess denied me service after 4 days of "I'll give them a call and get back to you"..... I have called him daily since last weds, with the same answer every day. I called him this morning- 8/26/19 and he had a hissy fit that I called him Monday morning 10am rightfully looking for answe...
Stephen, As an attorney with a busy schedule, people who are actually clients require my attention, especially on Monday mornings. Yes, we spoke several times over the last week. I gave you my consultation time for free. I also took time to speak with your other lawyer, who is also quite busy. I told you what my firm's standard retainer was, but at no time did you retain my firm. While I appreciate you had a "time crunch," the clients who have retained my services take priority. We declined to represent you. We encourage you to contact the Allegheny County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at 412-261-5555.
Posted by Bruce | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
creation and execution of Trust documents
Kelton presented an organized framework to create a Trust for our estate planning needs. He packaged together all required services in order to efficiently complete the work in a timely manner. He met with us multiple times to address our needs and answer questions. When we agreed to engage his se...
Posted by David | May 10, 2017 | Insurance
Health insurance claims
I consulted with mr Burgess concerning my legal difficulties concerning a physician who performed my hand surgery and the claim that was sent to my insurance carrier in which it was denied. The physician attempted to pursue me in court althouh it was quite clear that his billing department was at at ...
"Kelton is one of the most intelligent person I know. He is sharp, witty and just a likable guy. I endorse this attorney without hesitation."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Public Reprimand issued in PA, 2025
updated on 12/16/2025Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2004
Justice Louis L. Manderino Honor Society for Trial Advocacy, Duquesne University SOL
2004
A.B.A. National Competition Semi-Finalist, Duquesne University SOL
1999
National Honors Society, phi theta kappa
1999
University Honors College, University of Pittsburgh
N/A
Graduate Research Assistant to Dean, Duquesne University SOL
2015 - Present
Founder, Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess
2012 - 2015
Of Counsel, Law Offices of Paula Canny
2012 - 2012
Associate, Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP
2008 - 2012
Senior Associate Attorney, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
2007 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Paula Canny
2004 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Vincler & Knoll, PC
2019 - Present
Allegany County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
San Francisco Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
San Mateo County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts - cum laude
2016
Understanding IRA Beneficiary Trusts
2016
Estate Planning 101
English
Legal Answers
My aunt is in a nursing home and not capable of signing power of atty papers, what is my next step?
27 Oct 2020
With a trust, how can i get financials from executor, when they seem to not want to give up?
18 Aug 2020
What happens if I refuse to sign a renunciation form?
12 Aug 2020