The Burkett Law Firm - Corpus Christi, TX

Over Six Decades of Trial Excellence in Corpus Christi

Conveniently located at 538 South Tancahua Street in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas, The Burkett Law Firm has provided compassionate, high-caliber legal representation to residents across the Coastal Bend since 1960. Guided by the philosophy that every legal matter represents a person's life rather than just a case number, the firm delivers individualized legal advocacy backed by over 125 years of combined legal and investigative experience. Managing attorney David Burkett, a Corpus Christi native and graduate of Baylor Law School with more than 42 years of courtroom experience, holds the rare distinction of being Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law. Together with trial attorney Nathan Burkett, the firm has recovered more than $50 million for injured clients. When serious collisions or arrests disrupt your family and you need an attorney immediately to take control of an unfolding crisis, The Burkett Law Firm delivers time-tested guidance.

Comprehensive Injury and Trial Practice Areas

Unlike high-volume settlement mills, The Burkett Law Firm prepares every case with meticulous trial readiness, utilizing an in-house registered nurse and seasoned medical investigators to document injury severity.

Car, Truck and Motorcycle Accidents

Collisions on South Texas roads can inflict life-changing physical harm and financial strain. Operating as proven car accident lawyers, truck accident lawyers, and motorcycle accident lawyers, the firm investigates traffic collisions, highway 18-wheeler wrecks, and intersection crashes. David Burkett has been honored as a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer and Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyer, holding freight carriers and negligent drivers accountable for medical bills, pain, and lost earning capacity.

Maritime, Offshore and Industrial Rig Accidents

The Coastal Bend economy is deeply intertwined with maritime shipping, offshore drilling, and port operations. Working alongside workers' compensation lawyers, the firm represents seamen, longshoremen, and oilfield operators under the Jones Act and General Maritime Law, securing compensation for offshore platform explosions, equipment failures, and barge injuries.

Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death Claims

When reckless misconduct results in fatal injuries, surviving family members face unimaginable emotional and financial distress. Serving as dedicated wrongful death lawyers, the firm pursues full financial recovery for lost financial support, emotional trauma, and funeral costs, providing compassionate support while demanding corporate accountability.

Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI Advocacy

In addition to civil trial advocacy, the firm provides vigorous defense representation in Nueces County courts. Working as seasoned criminal defense lawyers and dui/dwi defense lawyers, attorney Nathan Burkett defends clients facing misdemeanor, felony, and impaired driving charges, fighting to protect their constitutional rights and clear their records.

Why Clients Choose The Burkett Law Firm

Partnering with The Burkett Law Firm provides crucial legal advantages in South Texas:

• Continuous legal service to Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend community since 1960.
• Dual Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
• Over $50 million recovered for clients with a strict no-win, no-fee contingency model for personal injury claims.
• Close-knit legal team featuring an in-house medical investigator to thoroughly document injuries.

If you or a loved one needs to find a lawyer who treats your family with personal respect while fighting aggressively in court, contact The Burkett Law Firm in Corpus Christi, Texas, to arrange your free initial consultation.