Burton J Kinerk
also known as Burt Kinerk
About Burton
Biography
We treat our clients like family.
As one of the top personal injury attorneys in Arizona, Burton J. Kinerk has been recognized by his peers and clients across Arizona for is professionalism, advocacy and quality. Burt has an AV Preeminent Rating from Martinadale-Hubbell®, is nationally certified by the American Bar Association as a Specialist in Civil Trial Law and Civil Practice Advocacy, and has specialized knowledge in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death claims. His practice has focused on serious personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and complex multiple party plaintiff lawsuits such as flood litigation, aviation accident and product liability cases. He's also represented several clients in the professional sports and entertainment industry. Over his career Burt has earned recognition as a top attorney by many organizations and publications, including Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers Magazine's Southwest Super Lawyers, Arizona's Finest Lawyers, and America's Top 100 Lawyers' Lifetime Achievement Award. Partnering with his daughter Colleen Kinerk, his father-daughter firm combines the wisdom of more than 85 years of exceptional legal experience in civil trial work, with the talent and expertise of the next generation.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
64 years
64 years
64 years
55 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Arizona for 63 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1962
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Location
Kinerk Law Office
2290 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ, 85719
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Experience
Honors
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2013
C.A.T.S. Silver Anniversary Award, University of Arizona
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2009
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2008
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2006
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2005
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2004
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2003
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2002
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2001
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2000
100 Tucson Sports Figures of the Century, Arizona Daily Star
2000
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1999
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1998
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1998
Father of The Year, The Father's Day Council Tucson
1998
Hall of Fame Induction, Tucson High Badger Foundation
1997
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1996
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1996
Hall of Fame Induction, Pima County Sports Hall of Fame
1996
Man of the Year, Tucson Chamber of Commerce
1995
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1994
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1993
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1992
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1991
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
1990
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1989
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1987
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1986
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1985
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1984
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1983
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1982
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1981
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1980
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Honoree, The Best Lawyers in America
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Hall of Fame Induction, Sigma Chi Foundation
N/A
Boss of the Year, Tucson Legal Secretaries' Association
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Kinerk Law Office
1994 - Present
Shareholder, Kinerk & Associates, P.C.
1971 - Present
President, Burt Kinerk & Associates, Inc.
2008 - 2017
Partner, Kinerk, Schmidt & Sethi, PLLC
2005 - 2008
Partner, Kinerk, Beal, Schmidt, Dyer & Sethi, PC
1997 - 2005
Partner, Kinerk, Beal, Schmidt & Dyer
1978 - 1994
Shareholder, Haralson, Kinerk & Morey, P.C.
1975 - 1978
Partner, Barber, Haralson, Kinerk & Morey, P.C.
1971 - 1975
Partner, Robertson, Molloy, Fickett & Jones
1968 - 1971
Partner, Robertson & Fickett
1965 - 1968
Partner, Robertson, Childers, Burke & Drachman
1962 - 1965
Associate, Robertson, Childers, Burke & Drachman
Associations
1962 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Member
Co-Founder & Honoree
2002 - 2022
State Bar of ArizonaCertified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
1992 - 2022
Sports Lawyers AssociationMember
1989 - 1996
Copper Bowl FoundationMember
1984 - 1992
Arizona Supreme Court Commitee on Character and FitnessMember
1982 - 1982
State Bar of Arizona, Trial Practice SectionChairman
Education
1962
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
1957
BS - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
1953
Speaking Engagements
2016
The Legends, Moderated by Justice Stanley Feldman (retired), Supreme Court of Arizona (CLE)
2004
Trial Practice: Lessons From the Masters
2003
Negotiating Contracts In The Three Major Leagues
Languages
English