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Practice Areas
11 years
11 years
11 years
11 years
33%-40%
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
24 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Tera | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
The BEST!
I recently had the pleasure of working with The Burkhalter Law Firm, P.C., and I couldn't be more satisfied with their services. From the start, their team was incredibly supportive, patient, and genuinely helpful. They guided me through the process with professionalism and empathy, ensuring I unders...
Posted by Sheree | October 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Need a lawyer? You need David Burkhalter!
For all things pertaining to employment, David Burkhalter, Burkhalter Law Firm, is THE BEST and has a fantastic reputation in employment law. I am thankful for the representation provided to me by David Burkhalter in a recent employment situation. With his advice and good judgement, my case was suc...
Posted by Mark | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
David Burkhalter is as personable as he is professional.
David Burkhalter earned my respect and confidence from the very beginning. My case was a wrongful termination against a municipality, which involved uncommon, technical environmental concepts. Just to understand the facts of this situation, the entire staff had to learn what must have seemed like a...
Posted by Janice | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
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 Steve Brackett | February 23, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Skilled Trial Lawyer But He Is an Even Better Person. He Intelligent Caring Attorney You Can't Go Wrong.
Typically I do not give 5 stars to anyone for anything, but Mr. Burkhalter and his staff have always gone above and beyond for me. Not only is Mr. Burkhalter a skilled trial lawyer but he is an even better person he is genuine in his want to provide you with the best legal representation possible. He...
"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
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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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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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