Charles C. Burks

Charles C. Burks, Jr.

Mr. Burks is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.

Practice areas

  • Personal injury
  • Tort litigation
  • Workers compensation
  • Criminal defense
  • Insurance defense
  • Mediation
  • Administrative law

Admitted

  • Tennessee, 1974

Education

  • University of Tennessee, B.S., 1970
  • Memphis State School of Law, J.D., 1973
  • The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 1973

Certifications

  • Certified Mediator, Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31

Associations and memberships

  • Knoxville Bar Association
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (President, 1987)
  • Board of Directors for Knoxville Legal Aid Society (1986)

Honors & Awards

  • Selected to Mid-South Super Lawyers2009 - 2013
  • Tennessee Business Magazine's Top 150 Best Lawyers (2008)
  • CityView Magazine Top Attorneys 2015, 2024

Recommendations

  • A Man of High Integrity

    I have known Mr. Burks for over 40 years and he has provided numerous legal services to me over that time. I can attest to the fact that he is a man of highest integrity and professionalism. He is very personable and works tirelessly and tenaciously on behalf of his clients. He is highly regarded...
  • Strong Work Ethic

    Mr. Burks is a great attorney who works tirelessly for his clients. I spent many years working for him and I can attest to his work ethic and his ability as an attorney. You cannot go wrong with hiring Mr Burks. I no longer work for him, but feel compelled to share my knowledge of him as an attor...
  • Attentive, Caring, and Brilliant!

    Mr. Burks is brilliant! His representation is top notch! He was very attentive and caring to my case! Mr. Burks saved my life! He is the best attorney in all of Tennessee! Thank you so much, Mr. Burks!
  • Thank You For Giving Me My Life Back

    Thank you for giving me my life back. From our first meeting Mr. Burks and Mr. Ogle assured me we would restore my name. They were absolutely phenomenal and compassionate during the entire process. This firm is a Godsend to those battling legal issues! Hands down par to none, and first class liti...
  • I Felt Protected and Respected

    As with any incident you may face that requires the services of a criminal legal defense team, I was nervous about how my case would play out. I was nervous about how the state, the jury, would see my case. I was worried I wouldn't get a fair chance to prove my innocence. I NEVER worried about th...

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