Atty. Michael W. Burkett
Michael W. Burkett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.
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Michael W. Burkett is a workers comp attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Dayson Shalabi Burkett Law Firm LLC. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael W. Burkett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- Michael W., who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2018
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael W. Burkett is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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