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Christopher Wesley Burks
also known as Chris W. Burks
About Christopher
Biography
Chris has primarily worked on federal employment law cases for many years, he maintains a few select state court cases to keep his litigation skills sharp.
Chris gained experience through working as a lawyer for two judges (Honorable Susan Hickey of the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas and the Honorable Rhonda Wood of the Arkansas State Circuit Court, Twentieth Judicial District).
By working hard and not giving up, Chris has been instrumental in bringing several important and seemingly hard-to-win cases that have shaped employment law and made a real difference.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 100-250 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arkansas for 15 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Licensed in Texas for 8 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2017
Location
Punchwork Law, PLC
1 Riverfront Dr., Suite 745, North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Punchwork Law, PLC
301 Roya Ln #1, Bryant, AR, 72022
Punchwork Law, PLC
1237 Front Street, Conway, AR, 72032
Punchwork Law, PLC
525 S School Ave STE 110, Fayetteville, AR, 72701
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Christopher Wesley Burks's Reviews
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Posted by Antario | May 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Below Par
I hired Chris in a civil appeal case. Not only did he quit during my case, but he also broke attorney/client consent. Needless to say, I won my case after he quit. Do not use Chris if you want to prevail.
Posted by Charles | April 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Helped a lot!
Chris was quick to respond with far too many of my questions. He was able to tell me everything I needed to know about my employment issues.
Christopher Wesley Burks's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Chris - he has an encyclopedic knowledge of labor and employment issues and works extremely hard to leverage his talents to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients."
"Chris is an excellent attorney and it shows in his attention to detail and great outcomes. Highly recommend."
"Chris is respectful, responsive, and a zealous advocate for his clients. His knowledge of labor and employment law is unmatched."
"Chris is a zealous advocate and knows the law."
"Chris is a fantastic advocate. He goes the extra mile to help ensure the best outcomes for his clients."
Jessica Hall
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Katie Freeman
Family lawyer
Charlie Cunningham
Family lawyer
Joshua Sanford
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Caution issued in AR, 2021
updated on 01/10/2022A caution means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was cautioned in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, whLaw
1900 - Present
Attorney, wh Law
2011 - 2019
Member Attorney, Sanford Law Firm, PLLC
Associations
2017 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2014 - Present
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Legislation CommitteeMember
2011 - Present
Arkansas Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Publications Committee
Member
2016 - 2018
Arkansas Bar Association, Member Benefits CommitteeChairperson
Sample of Legal Cases
Reed Brewer v. State of Arkansas
Attorney General's private files turned over
Education
2010
University of Arkansas School of Law
JD
N/A
Davidson College
Speaking Engagements
2018
Faulkner County Bar Association
Sovereign Immunity
2014
Batesville Rotary Club
Arkansas Election Law Changes
Publications
2018
The Arkansas Lawyer
"Is the Trend Back to Sovereign Immunity?"
2017
The Arkansas Lawyer
"The Right to Work: The Rise in Occupational Licensing Litigation Comes to Arkansas"
2016
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Docket
Employment Law and Retaliation: a quick guide for trial lawyers
2014
The Arkansas Lawyer
Changes in Joint Custody Law
Languages
English