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About Burgess

Burgess Williams graduated from Florida State University College of Law in Tallahassee, FL where he earned a certificate in international law.  Prior to law school, Burgess received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University where he was a member of the men’s soccer team. 

Burgess is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on personal injury law, including cases involving motor vehicle collisions, workplace injuries, sexual abuse/assault, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, and all cases where negligence results in bodily and financial harm.  Burgess puts his clients’ interests above all else and fights hard to recover their damages.

Having lived in Latin America for several years, Burgess is fluent in Spanish.  While living in Argentina, Burgess started founded a company that manufactured luxury leather goods for export abroad.  Burgess’ experience in the business world before becoming an attorney has allowed him to understand that dimension of cases that is often overlooked or underappreciated.

 

Outside of his practice, Burgess actively volunteers his time at workers’ rights and consumer advocacy groups.  Burgess believes that the courtroom is not only a place where people can enforce their rights, but also a place where real change can occur.  It is with this in mind that he is a fierce defender of the right to a trial by jury guaranteed in the Seventh Amendment to the US Constitution.

Practice areas

Wrongful deathCar accidentTrucking accidentPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 70%

  2. Trucking accident: 20%

  3. Car accident: 5%

  4. Wrongful death: 5%

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

8834 N Capital of Texas Hwy
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Zinda Law Group, PLLC (Principal Office)

8834 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Suite 304
Austin, TX, 78759

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MNAuthorized to practice201210/08/2019
DCInactive 201110/14/2017
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 201007/18/2019
FLMember in Good Standing200909/11/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Board of AdvocatesTTLA2015
Entertainment Law Book AwardFlorida State University College of Law2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Personal Injury AttorneyZinda Law Group, PLLC2014 - Present
AssociateStewart Law Firm2012 - 2014
AssociateMeyerson Law Firm2011 - 2012
AssociateMueller Law Firm2010 - 2011
Assistant General CounselFlorida Department Of Transportation2009 - 2010
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Advocates2014 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Membership CommitteeMember2012 - Present
Capital Area Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2012 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
U.S. District Court, Western District of TexasMember2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember2011 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember2011 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember2010 - Present
U.S. District Court, Northern District of FloridaMember2010 - Present
U.S. District Court, Middle District of FloridaMember2010 - Present
Florida BarMember2009 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Texas Review of Entertainment and Sports LawThe Fate of Third Party Ownership of Professional Footballers' Rights: Is a Complete Prohibition Necessary2008
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Florida State UniversityJD - Juris Doctor2008
Wake Forest UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2000
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Rodriguez v. Delgado$50,000

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Fantastic from Start to Finish

Posted by anonymousSat Mar 05 2016

This was my first Personal Injury Claim I have ever been involved in and was sick to my stomach to even consider starting the process. But once arrived and met with Burgess it calmed my nerves feeling like we were talking with a friend versus an lawyer. From that point on we had a great experience with a personal touch every step of the way. I highly recommend Burgess as well as Zinda and Davis Lawfirm for your legal needs.
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Fantastic lawyer

Posted by juanTue Feb 09 2016

Mr Williams is extremely knowledgeable and resourceful. He is readily available and very willing to be of assistance. He also was of great help because his spanish was very proficient. Overall, my interaction was outstanding.
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Andrew Rogers, Car accident Attorney on Aug 27, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Amy Troy, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 24, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker

Burgess is a great attorney who works tirelessly to get his clients what they deserve.

David Lindsay, Health care Attorney on Sep 30, 2015
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Jose Lopez, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Hard working smart diligent lawyer.

Sarah Kocian, Social security Attorney on May 15, 2015
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Rachel Craig, Litigation Attorney on May 12, 2015
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Ryan Toomey, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 12, 2015
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Mark McLean, Personal injury Attorney on May 1, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I've had the fortune to work with Burgess on a number of cases. Burgess is an excellent advocate for his clients.

Holly Davis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
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Andrew Harris, Construction and development Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
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Scott Thomas, Education Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
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Tina Torres, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
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Lauren Doughty, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
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Christopher Philley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
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Mallory Ellis, Family Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
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Burgess is an outstanding attorney because he will have considered and negotiated every aspect of your case long before those thoughts cross your mind. To say Burgess is hardworking is a vast understatement of his efforts - he will far and away out-prepare your opponent to provide you with the best possible resolution.

Dennis Postiglione, Trucking accident Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
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Christopher Kirker, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Burgess is a smart and diligent attorney with very good instincts. He also goes the extra mile for a client. I highly recommend Burgess Williams.

Taylor Mohr, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

Burgess is a brilliant attorney who truly cares about his clients. He is more than willing to go the extra mile to make sure his clients get the best result possible. On top of that, his skill and knowledge is incredibly impressive. I can't recommend him highly enough!

Mstislav Talavera-Karmanov, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 24, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

A compassionate and dedicated attorney. Willing to work above and beyond what is required to ensure that his client's interest are represented with the utmost preparation. I have yet to find a time when Burgess hasn't beaten me into the office.

Javier Herrera, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
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