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