Atty. David Pontus Eugene Burkett

Atty. David Pontus Eugene Burkett

David Pontus Eugene Burkett is a lawyer practicing employment, administrative proceedings, breach of contract and 12 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About David Pontus Eugene Burkett at a glance

David Pontus Eugene Burkett is a Shareholder based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Porter Scott A Professional Corporation. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, discrimination, sexual harassment, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in California All California State Courts United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United S (2006). Educated at University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A., 2002) and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law J.D. with Great Distinction University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law J.D. 2005 Order of the Coif University of the Pacific, McGeorge (—). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Pontus Eugene Burkett is a lawyer practicing employment, administrative proceedings, breach of contract and 12 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • David practices at Porter Scott A Professional Corporation in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Pontus Eugene Burkett's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

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Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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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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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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Pontus Eugene Burkett

Where is David Pontus Eugene Burkett's law office located?
David Pontus Eugene Burkett's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Porter Scott A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Pontus Eugene Burkett handle?
David Pontus Eugene Burkett focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Pontus Eugene Burkett practiced law?
David Pontus Eugene Burkett has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did David Pontus Eugene Burkett go to law school?
David Pontus Eugene Burkett earned their education at (B.A., 2002); (—).
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Education

B.A.
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 2002
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law J.D. with Great Distinction University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law J.D. 2005 Order of the Coif University of the Pacific, McGeorge
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California All California State Courts United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United S
Admitted: 2006

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