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Weldon Mark Burnette
also known as Mark Burnette
About Weldon
Biography
Lawyer advertising can often be misleading for many reasons. If you have a legal problem, we encourage you to contact our office not only for a free consultation about your case, but to interview us about our experience and ability. Ask the tough questions that many lawyers do not want to answer. What is our experience with your type of case? How many cases have we tried? Do our clients get their cases resolved expeditiously? We believe you will be satisfied that we care about resolving your legal issue is an expeditious and satisfactory manner, and we have the ability to do it in most cases.
We represent individuals and small businesses in a wide variety of legal fields, focusing primarily on litigation of all types, including personal injury, insurance claims and contracts. We also are experienced in bankruptcy and debt resolution and all types of family law issues. Bankruptcy and family law make up a large part of our practice.
We believe that initial consultations should always be free, and we offer them either in person or by telephone. Do not hesitate to give us a call if you believe you might need a lawyer.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
60%
34 years | 1,000 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
23 years | 500 cases
Family
15%
23 years | 100 cases
General Practice
5%
34 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-350 per hour
Contingency
15%-40%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 32 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 33 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Mark Burnette, P.A.
1315 S.E. 25th Loop, Suite 101, Ocala, FL, 34471
Law Offices of Weldon Mark Burnette
Po Box 2913, Ocala, FL, 34478-2913
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Weldon Mark Burnette's Reviews
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Posted by Michael | June 10, 2015
Success
Our insurance company tried to take our life savings of 30 years. We consulted many lawyers, all of whom refused to take our case. We were facing a financial crisis. Mark took the case even though it was risky and he poured 1000 ' s of hours of his time and thousands of dollars into it. We won. ...
Posted by Jeff | May 13, 2015
Highly Recommend Mark Burnette
I consider myself lucky to have employed Mark as my attorney. He is one of the most accomplished and thorough lawyers I have had the pleasure to meet in the past 25 years . Mark truly cares about his clients and their families. His attention to detail and his work ethic are second to none. I h...
Weldon Mark Burnette's Lawyer Endorsements
"You cannot get a smarter, more compassionate, highly skilled or more respected advocate than Mark Burnette. Where many attorneys only look at the particular legal issue at hand, Mark is always several steps ahead of opposing counsel and as a result his clients always benefit from his skill. Coming from humble means in West Virginia to graduating top of his class at Harvard law, Mark is intelligent but not arrogant and always has his clients best interests at heart. Nine years ago in the beginning of my career I was fortunate enough to have worked for Mark and I have never learned more from anyone, witnessed better verdicts and awards or seen such legal skill since leaving his office. Whereas some attorneys will tell potential clients whatever they want to hear in order to obtain that clients case or business, Mark is always honest and straightforward with his clients and potential clients. If you live in Central Florida you cannot pick a better lawyer than Mark Burnette."
"Mark Burnette is a fantastic lawyer. We worked together about 10 years ago and from the first day he walked into the office, he made a positive impact for his clients. Mark is highly intelligent. Many people who think on the advanced level that Mark does often find it difficult to communicate with lay people. Not Mark. He has a way of breaking down complicated issues into simple, easy to understand components, which is an enormous benefit to his clients. He thinks outside the box, is creative with client solutions and isn't afraid to fight when fighting is called for. Additionally, Mark is held in high regard by the attorneys he litigates against and the Judges he practices in front of. Having credibility with and the respect of your opponents and Judges is an often overlooked quality in a lawyer. Overall, Mark is an excellent lawyer who takes care of his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Secretary's Visionary Award, Florida Department of Children and Families
2012
Leadership Award, Florida Department of Children and Families
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Member, Mark Burnette & Associates
2008 - 2014
Managing Attorney, Florida Department Children & Families
2001 - 2007
Member, Burnette & Burnette
2000 - 2002
Senator, West Virginia Senate
1997 - 2001
Elected Prosecutor, Greenbrier County Prosecuting Attorney
1993 - 1996
Associate, King Betts & Allen
1992 - 1993
Associate, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice
1991 - 1991
Summer Associate, Baker &McKenzie
Associations
2006 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association
2005 - Present
Florida Bar
1993 - Present
West Virginia State Bar
Sample of Legal Cases
Janet Hall V. Animals.Com, L.L.C., Case No. 5D14-4025 (5DCA, 2015)
My Client Prevailed
Spradlin v. AXA Equitable Life Ins. Co., Slip Copy, WL 5450244, USDC, S.D. WV (2014)
My Client Prevailed
Lamore v. State, 22 So.3d 91 (Fla. 5th DCA, 2009)
Lost but a valient effort
CSX Hotels, Inc. v. City of White Sulphur Springs, 217 W.Va. 238, 617 S.E. 2d 785 (2005)
My Client Prevailed
State v. Davis, 217 W.Va. 93,616 S.E.2d 89 (2004)
My Client Prevailed
Harless V. CSX Hotel, Inc, 175 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 3338, 150 Lab.Cas. P 10,410, 389 F.3d 444(4USCA) (2004)
My Client Prevailed
Brumfield V. Farley, 243 F.Supp.2d(USDC S.D. West Virginia) (2002)
My Client Prevailed
State v. Davis, 205 W.Va. 569,519 S.E.2d 852 (1999)
My Client Prevailed
State v. Rodoussakis, 204 W.Va. 58, 511 S.E. 2d 469 (1998)
My Client Prevailed
Kopelman and Associates, L.C. v. Collins, 196 W.Va. 489, 473 S.E. 2d 910 (1996)
My Client Prevailed
U.S. v. Cucci, 892 F.Supp. 775, 892 F.Supp. 775, USDC, W.D. Virginia, Roanoke Division. (1995)
My Client Prevailed
Education
2006
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
M.P.A.
1992
Harvard Law School
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1988
West Virginia University
B.S.B.Ad.
Languages
English