Kelton Merrill Burgess

Kelton Merrill Burgess

also known as Kelton M. Burgess - Attorney-at-Law, Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess, LLC

4.7
Rating: 3.8

Licensed for 21 years

Probate Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more

1300 Fifth Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA

About Kelton

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 35%

Wills, Executors, Administrators

20 years | 100 cases

35%
Estate Planning 25%

Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney

20 years | 200 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 21 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2005

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess LLC

1300 Fifth Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess LLC

508 Pittsburgh Street, Suite 102, Mars, PA, 16046

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Kelton Merrill Burgess's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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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 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 ...fault. Mr Burgess advised me to proceed thru the proper channels within the insurance company. I contacted the insurance as advised and the claim was reprocessed. The insurance company indicated that I was not at fault and it was the doctor's billing department that was responsible for the claim not being processed correctly.

Posted by Jim | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Very satisfied

Kelton was able to help my wife and I with a very detailed and personalized estate planning portfolio. He made the whole process easier than I suspected. Kelton was very friendly, explained everything in laymen terms. He was always available to answer questions during the planning process. Kelton wil...l be handling all my family estate needs in the future. I would highly recommend him to any friend or family member.

Posted by Kevin | April 24, 2017 | Corporate & Incorporation

corporate structuring for acqusition of jet

Kelton did a great job, digging into facts. assessing the appropriate domicile for jet, how to structure entity. how to structure business going forward, so as to minimize clients costs. I did not hire kelton, my client did. they were very satisified.

Posted by Nancy | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Kelton Merrill Burgess

I hired Kelton to do my Estate Planning Portfolio. He saw me right away, sat with me for as long as it took to plan my estate. Very friendly and professional and family oriented. I received my portfolio timely and am very pleased with it. I would and have recommended him. I will retain him as my la...wyer for as long as he will have me.

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Kelton Merrill Burgess's Lawyer Endorsements

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Philip Luciano

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelton is very helpful and knowledgable."

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Jeena Cho

Litigation lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Philip Luciano

Probate lawyer

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Jeena Cho

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Experience

Rating:  3.8 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Public Reprimand issued in PA, 2025

updated on 12/16/2025

Public 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.

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2019 - Present

Allegany County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

San Francisco Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

San Mateo County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Univ of Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts - cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2016

Third Thursdays Educational Series at Diamond Run Golf Club

Understanding IRA Beneficiary Trusts

2016

Third Thursdays Educational Series at Diamond Run Golf Club

Estate Planning 101

Languages

English

Activity

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