Chris W. Burks

Represent businesses and employees in breach of contract disputes and labor and employment law matters involving misclassification, minimum wage, overtime and off-the-clock violations across the county.

Licensed in Texas and Arkansas, and with federal court appearances in Ohio, California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Mississippi.

Weekly research, draft, and file pleadings and argue cases before state and federal court and administrative tribunals. Represent individuals and families in a variety of matters including successfully winning lawsuits against the City of Little Rock over taxi license monopoly and also over political fundraising.

Also has represented individuals and families in a variety of matters including child and adult guardianships, adoptions, custody and visitation disputes, child support cases, divorces with business valuation issues, as well as breaches of fiduciary duties in probate.

Represent political party and counsel client weekly on contract formation and litigation avoidance, state regulatory and election law, campaign finance and First Amendment law. Coordinate with multiple stakeholders and leaders across a large political and campaign structure.

• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Education Law

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Arkansas

Arkansas Judiciary

ID Number: 2010207

Since 2010

Texas

State Bar of Texas

ID Number: 24105111

Since 2017

Member Attorney

Sanford Law Firm

2011 - 2019

Law clerk

U.S. District Court

2010 - 2011

University of Arkansas School of Law

J.D. (2010)

2007 - 2010

Davidson College

B.A. (2010) | Political Science

2003 - 2007

State Bar of Texas  # 24105111

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Arkansas Bar Association

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Pulaski County Bar Association

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Arkansas Trial Lawyer Association

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National Employment Lawyers Association

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Is the Trend Back to Sovereign Immunity?

The Arkansas Lawyer

March 22, 2018

Sovereign Immunity , Faulkner County Bar Association , Conway Arkansas

Q. There is a statement on my job duties/contract that shows I would have to be available 24/7, is this legal?

11 May 2020

A: Thanks and if you are paid hourly, it is very possible that the District is not paying you lawfully. Especially if you are not paid for those hours outside of 8-4. Please give an employment law attorney a call to discuss

Q. Can I sue a nuclear plant

14 April 2020

A: Thanks and yes this is a very serious legal issue. The U.S. Congress, among other new bills, just amended two laws (the FMLA and FLSA) giving employees who have been diagnosed the right to time off due to COVID. So they could file a lawsuit. Please give an employment law attorney a call for more information.

Q. After a company wide pay cut, can the company pay out previously accrued leave at the current, reduced rate of pay?

14 February 2020

A: Thanks and it depends on the wording in the employee handbook or policy setting forth the leave. If the policy guarantees leave at a set rate and operates as a contract, then you may have a claim. Happy to speak anytime on this 501-891-6000.