Atty. David B. Burnett

Atty. David B. Burnett

David B. Burnett is a lawyer practicing bodily injury, catastrophic & personal injury, construction defects and 5 other areas of law.

Sacramento Sacramento 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (840) 256-4364 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David B. Burnett at a glance

David B. Burnett is a Partner based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Resnick & Louis, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1987), United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1987), United States District Court for the Northern District of California (1987), and United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (1990). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1986) and Stanford University (—). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David B. Burnett is a lawyer practicing bodily injury, catastrophic & personal injury, construction defects and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from Stanford University, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • David practices at Resnick & Louis, P.C. in Sacramento, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David B. Burnett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Burnett 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.

David B. Burnett is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Construction Law

David B. Burnett is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Product Liability

David B. Burnett is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David B. Burnett is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Sacramento or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about David B. Burnett

Where is David B. Burnett's law office located?
David B. Burnett's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Resnick & Louis, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B. Burnett handle?
David B. Burnett focuses on personal injury, construction, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David B. Burnett practiced law?
David B. Burnett has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David B. Burnett go to law school?
David B. Burnett earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (—).
How can I contact David B. Burnett for a consultation?
You can contact David B. Burnett directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1986
Stanford University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Admitted: 1987
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1990
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Admitted: 1991
Arizona
Admitted: 1998

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.