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Biography
Mr. Burkhalter is the founding partner of BKCG. He is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the top ranking in ability and ethics by Martindale- Hubbell. Mr. Burkhalter has been selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer for Business Litigation every year since 2007, and was selected as one of Orange County’s Top 50 Super Lawyers in 2019. Mr. Burkhalter is also a new member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Mr. Burkhalter is a seasoned business trial lawyer who has successfully prosecuted and defended a wide array of cases. He has received multiple “8 figure” jury trial awards, including a $70 million win against Universal in a Hollywood accounting case and a $30.4 million dollar verdict in a contentious eminent domain case in Nashville Tennessee. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Burkhalter advises and represents clients in a wide variety of business settings, such as purchases and sales of businesses, partner buy-in and buy-outs, restructuring business relationships, and terminating partners and business units.
Mr. Burkhalter obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting, cum laude, from Northwestern State University in his home state of Louisiana. After becoming a Certified Public Accountant with one of the big four international accounting firms, Mr. Burkhalter earned his law degree at Pepperdine University, graduating magna cum laude. He is admitted to practice law in California and Arizona.
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Licensed in Arizona for 30 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP
2020 Main St Ste 600, Irvine, CA, 92614-8226
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Posted by Gayane and Michael | November 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Fantastic, highly recommend!!
It was absolutely a great pleasure working with Alton. He is an amazing person and excellent attorney. A great negotiator and that’s why he was able to make a purchase agreement with our very difficult partner. One year ago it seemed impossible. Alton and all his team are highly experienced and helpf...
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Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent, Distinguished and Notable, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
American Board of Trial Advocated, American Board of Trial Advocates
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent, Distinguished and Notable, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Top 50, SuperLawyers
2019
Client Champion SIlver, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
AV Preeminent, Distinguished and Notable, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
AV Preeminent, Distinguished and Notable, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Partner, Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP
Education
1985
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
BA - Bachelor of Arts