Atty. Christopher Burkett

Atty. Christopher Burkett

Christopher Burkett is a lawyer practicing litigation, compensation & employment, investigations & business crimes and 6 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Queen's University in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Toronto Toronto 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Burkett at a glance

Christopher Burkett is an Associate based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Baker & McKenzie. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2007). Educated at University of Windsor (LL.B., 2006) and Queen's University (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Burkett is a lawyer practicing litigation, compensation & employment, investigations & business crimes and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Queen's University in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Christopher practices at Baker & McKenzie in Toronto, ON

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Burkett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Burkett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Christopher Burkett is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ontario →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Christopher Burkett is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ontario →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Christopher Burkett is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ontario →

White Collar Crimes

Christopher Burkett is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Ontario →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Burkett

Where is Christopher Burkett's law office located?
Christopher Burkett's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is Baker & McKenzie. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Burkett handle?
Christopher Burkett focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has Christopher Burkett practiced law?
Christopher Burkett has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Christopher Burkett go to law school?
Christopher Burkett earned their education at (LL.B., 2006); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Christopher Burkett for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Windsor
- 2006
B.A.
Queen's University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 2007

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