Atty. David C. Burkett

Atty. David C. Burkett

Mr. David C.

Seattle Seattle 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (206) 970-4726 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David C. Burkett at a glance

David C. Burkett is a employment, business, real estate, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1985), Washington (1987), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1988). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1984) and University of Illinois (B.A. History, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State Bar Association State Bar of Texas State Bar of Oregon. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David C. Burkett is a lawyer practicing business, real estate, employment & labor and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • David practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

David C. Burkett's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

David C. Burkett is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David C. Burkett is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David C. Burkett

Where is David C. Burkett's law office located?
David C. Burkett's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David C. Burkett handle?
David C. Burkett focuses on employment, business, real estate, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has David C. Burkett practiced law?
David C. Burkett has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did David C. Burkett go to law school?
David C. Burkett earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. History, 1981).
How can I contact David C. Burkett for a consultation?
You can contact David C. Burkett 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.
What awards or recognition has David C. Burkett received?
David C. Burkett's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1984
B.A. History
University of Illinois
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1985
Washington
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1988
Oregon
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 2001

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