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Chris W. Burks

14 years of experience
Employment Law, Education Law
Arkansas, Texas

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Vanessa Cash Adams February 10, 2020

Rating: 10

I gave Chris a 10 because of his intelligence and his character. Not only is he extremely skilled in the courtroom but he is professional and patient as well. He is an excellent lawyer. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Chris and I work together at wh Law. We work on cases together when our clients have overlapping issues that need addressed.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Chris and I help our clients with their employment and bankruptcy issues. Oftentimes, these two legal arenas coincide.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with Chris on cases from 2019 to present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Chris is an EXCELLENT attorney. He works hard for his clients, and knows the law.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Chris is an excellent litigator and has tremendous experience in the courtroom. He knows the law and his way around a courtroom.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Chris knows the law and how to apply it to his clients' facts. I would hire Chris in a heartbeat!

Communication Skills: Excellent

Chris was born and raised in Little Rock and grew up in Little Rock schools. He knows how to talk to people. He knows how to talk to judges.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Chris has a very high regard for his ethical duty to his clients and to the Arkansas Bar. He is extremely professional.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I recommend Chris for employment law and civil litigation.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Problem Solving
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Jonathan Cigainero February 10, 2020

Rating: 10

Chris is a zealous advocate for his clients and an expert in employment law with the intelligence, knowledge, temperament, and skill set necessary to effectively engage in complex litigation. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Chris and I work together.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Chris and I work together

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2020 - present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Chris is a zealous advocate for his clients and an expert in employment law with the intelligence, knowledge, temperament, and skill set necessary to effectively engage in complex litigation.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Chris is a zealous advocate for his clients and an expert in employment law with the intelligence, knowledge, temperament, and skill set necessary to effectively engage in complex litigation.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Chris is a zealous advocate for his clients and an expert in employment law with the intelligence, knowledge, temperament, and skill set necessary to effectively engage in complex litigation.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Chris is an excellent communicator who can quickly and effectively explain complex concepts to clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Chris strictly adheres to the rules of professional ethics and conduct.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
employment law, business law, education law, constitutional law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Pro Bono and Community Services
Project Management
Transactions
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Josh A. Eason January 8, 2020

Rating: 10

Chris Burks is a great lawyer and works hard to get his clients favorable results. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Chris is a lawyer at the same firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Chris and I have co-counseled cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2019-2020

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Chris is an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney who fights hard for his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Chris has an extensive knowledge of the law and how to apply it.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Chris can look at factual situations and provide excellent legal analysis of the situation.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Chris is very responsive and always strives to make sure his clients understand what is going on.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Chris is a great person who always strives to do what is right.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Employment Law, Civil Law, Business Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Transactions
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Chris Burks is a great lawyer and works hard to get his clients favorable results.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Brandon M Haubert April 2, 2019

Rating: 10

Chris knows the law well. He understands how to carefully calculate the best route for his clients. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I work with Chris and he is a zealous advocate that know the law well.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Chris always keeps the client's interests in mind. His clients are first and foremost.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I currently work with Chris.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He knows the law well and keeps his clients goals in mind as he advocates for them.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Chris knows the law well. He understands how to carefully calculate the best route for his clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Chris knows the law well. He understands how to carefully calculate the best route for his clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Chris knows the law well. He understands how to carefully calculate the best route for his clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Chris knows the law well. He understands how to carefully calculate the best route for his clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family Law, Civil Litigation, Employment Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Stewart Whaley April 2, 2019

Rating: 10

Chris is an excellent attorney and it shows in his attention to detail and great outcomes. I highly recommend Chris. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Other

Opposing counsel.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Opposing Client

Opposing counsel in civil litigation

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2019

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

His preparation and attention to detail are excellent and lead to great outcomes for his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Chris has tremendous knowledge of employment, family and education Law

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Excellent, fast and too the point. Chris can quickly break a case down to the core issues.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Chris works equally well with clients and other attorneys and is an effective communicator with each group.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

His ethics and professionalism are exceptional. Working with him is a pleasure.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Employment Law, Family Law, Education Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Charlie Cunningham April 2, 2019

Rating: 10

Chris is the best labor and employment attorney with whom I have worked. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

While I have known Chris personally my entire life, I also work with him at a private law firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

At our law firm, we are able to work on each other's files.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2019

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He is prepared, maintains contact with his clients, and is a zealous advocate. His vast experience with employment and labor law allows him to work with employers and employees effectoively.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Chris was an excellent student throughout his educational career and his knowledge of employment law is unmatched.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Chris is able to discuss legal conundrums with clients and help them understand complicated employment subjects.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Chris is in constant communication with clients, addressing them by name, and always remembering to contact them back.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Chris's professional conduct is always of the utmost importance to him.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Employment and labor law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Business Advising
Client Relations
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Negotiation
Problem Solving

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Degen Clow March 27, 2019

Rating: 10

Chris is a great lawyer who always does great work for his clients. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Chris and I have worked on cases as opposing counsel in the past and currently work together.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case
Opposing Client

We have worked on cases as opposing counsel in the past and currently work together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2018-2019

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes, Chris is an effective advocate because he can spot legal issues and create solutions to the issues.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Chris has extensive legal knowledge in all of his practice areas.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Chris is a fantastic issue spotter.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Chris clearly and concisely communicates with his clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Chris is an honest and trustworthy lawyer with a wealth of experience.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Administrative Law, Employment Law, Workers Rights

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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