Nathan Burkett

Nathan Burkett is a lifelong resident of the Coastal Bend Region in Texas. After graduating from Gregory-Portland High School, Baylor University, and Texas Tech School of Law, he returned to Corpus Christi as an associate at The Burkett Law Firm from 2007-2009. In his years as an attorney, Nathan has tried more than 35 trials to verdict. His drive and success derive partly from Nathan’s upbringing as the son and grandson of local attorneys Stephen Burkett and Perry E. Burkett, respectively, as well as from the mentorship received under his uncle David Burkett. As an Of Counsel attorney since 2009, Nathan has also acted as the second-chair trial attorney at The Burkett Law Firm in several of David’s trials. Nathan has served as the President of the Criminal Law Section of the Corpus Christi Bar Association (CCBA) and as a Board Member, Secretary, and Treasurer for the CCBA as a whole. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Corpus Christi Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

What is Nathan Burkett’s background?

Nathan Burkett earned his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law and was licensed by the State Bar of Texas in May 2007. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, which hears federal cases in Corpus Christi, and he serves as Of Counsel to The Burkett Law Firm.

What kinds of cases does Nathan Burkett handle?

Nathan’s practice covers both sides of the courthouse. On the criminal side he defends clients charged with DWI, drug offenses, assault and other misdemeanor and felony charges in Nueces County and the surrounding counties. On the civil side he works with the firm on personal injury cases, including car and truck accidents. That mix gives him a working knowledge of how police reports, criminal charges and insurance claims affect one another after a crash.

How can you reach Nathan Burkett?

Call The Burkett Law Firm at 361-882-8822 to schedule a consultation with Nathan about a criminal charge or an injury claim. Learn more about our Corpus Christi criminal defense practice.