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11 years
11 years
11 years
11 years
33%-40%
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
24 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Amy | August 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best in Knoxville!
David Burkhalter is one of the kindest, hardest working individuals that I have known. He, along with Alex and Zach ensured that I was provided with the best representation, but more importantly... support. He was recommended by a Knox county Chancellor who had very high respect for him in and outsid...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
David Burkhalter is the best!
I hardly ever give five star reviews but this lawyer deserves five stars. In my case, he presented my options and assisted me with every step in the journey. I felt so confident knowing that he was handling it. He represented me in a whistleblower lawsuit. I was terrified but he walked beside me and ...
Posted by Kendall | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A God send
I was wrongfully terminated from a local government position. A friend recommended Mr. David Burkhalter when other lawyers would not return my calls. I made contact with their secretary who took a message. I received a return call nearly immediately. Consulted with Mr. Burkhalter and he took my case....
Posted by Janice | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
former client
David Burkhalter is not only an attorney, but a gentleman. My case was a very complex wrongful termination case, and he pursued it with gusto, to say the least. He was always respectful and courteous to me, making me feel at ease at all times. From the minute I met him, he gave me comfort and con...
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
David Burkhalter and Alex Burkhalter Review
Mr. David Burkhalter and Mr. Alex Burkhalter (Burkhalter and Rayson law firm) managed my complaint against my former employer with exceptional skill and brought it to resolution through mediation in a more than reasonable timeframe. They kept me informed throughout, explained processes and terms wit...
"I endorse this lawyer. Best employment and labor lawyer in our area. Ethical, competent and compassionate. Good man and a good lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is the best lawyer for employment matters in the state of Tennessee. He has handled more employee claims than any other lawyer I know and has attained an impressive record of success. David has also developed an impressive record of wins in matters of personal injury, and wrongful death cases. His integrity, knowledge and professionalism are the very best! I would not hestate to refer any one to him for employment, personal injury or wrongful death cases."
Criminal defense lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
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2016
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2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2014
Lawyer of the Year, 2014, Employment Law-Individuals-Knoxville, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2011
Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
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2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Top 100, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1999
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
1995
Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing, Tennessee Bar Association
1976 - Present
Owner, Burkhalter, Rayson & Associates, PC
1990 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association
1980 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1980 - Present
Tennessee Association for JusticeMember
Case settled for $320,000 and for other provisions at mediation
$294,000 Verdict for the Plaintiff
Court denied Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment
Whistleblowers were awarded $8.3 Million.
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
False Claims Act Cases ("Qui Tam" Cases) from a Whistleblower Attorney's Perspective
2014
Employment Law Basics: Whistleblower Incentive Laws/Discrimination and Wrongful Discharge Cases/Non-Competition Agreements
2012
False Claims Act ("Qui Tam") Cases
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