Atty. Christopher (Chris) M. Burkle
A medical doctor and an attorney, Chris is a member of our Professional Liability - Health Care practice group. He focuses his legal practice primarily on the defense of health care practitioners including proceedings before their respective licensing boards.
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Christopher (Chris) M. Burkle is an Of Counsel based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on health care. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2010). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (cum laude, 2009) and John A. Burns School of Medicine (M.D. Portland, 1994). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A medical doctor and an attorney, Chris is a member of our Professional Liability - Health Care practice group
- He focuses his legal practice primarily on the defense of health care practitioners including proceedings before their respective licensing boards
- Before joining Meagher + Geer, Chris practiced as an anesthesiologist for more than 24 years
- He also holds the title of Emeritus Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
- Beyond his medical background, Chris is a skilled attorney who integrates his medical knowledge and experience with legal principles to obtain positive results for his clients
- His diverse background has given him a deep understanding of the aspects of medical malpractice actions
- Chris earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Hamline University School of Law, where he served as Associate Editor and then Primary Editor of the Law Review
- During law school, he participated in a legal practicum with the Mayo Clinic legal department focusing on medical regulation, compliance, and professional litigation defense
- After completing law school, Chris continued practicing as a full-time anesthesiologist
- During his tenure, he sat on the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and served as Chair of its Complaint Review Committee
- Chris has also published multiple articles on the intersection between medicine, ethics, and law
- Chris obtained his medical degree from the John A. Burns School of Medicine
- He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Lewis and Clark College
- Medical Licensure •State of Minnesota •State of Hawaii Medical Board Certification •Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology Accolades •Selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, 2026 News •Aug 21, 2025 Meagher + Geer congratulates its 23 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in 2026 •Oct 24, 2023 Rodger Hagen and Christopher Burkle offer insights on generative AI and medical liability in MPL Association journal •Aug 14, 2023 Meagher + Geer welcomes attorney and medical doctor Christopher Burkle to its Minneapolis office
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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