# The Burkett Law Firm

> The Burkett Law Firm is a personal injury and criminal defense law firm in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving injury victims across South Texas for three generations. Free consultations: 361-738-5548.

The firm represents people injured in car, truck, motorcycle, oilfield, and maritime accidents, along with criminal defense clients, throughout Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and nearby communities including Portland and Alice, TX. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis — no attorney fee unless the firm wins. Attorneys are licensed by the State Bar of Texas.

Key facts:
- Founded: 1960 (three generations of Burkett attorneys)
- Office: 538 S Tancahua St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
- Phone: 361-738-5548 (free initial consultation, no obligation)
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Lead attorney: David Burkett — Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law (Texas Board of Legal Specialization)

## Practice Areas

- [Personal Injury](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-personal-injury-lawyer/): Representation for people seriously injured by negligence across South Texas.
- [Car Accidents](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-car-accident-lawyers/): Help for drivers and passengers hurt in Corpus Christi car crashes.
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-truck-accident-lawyers/): Claims against trucking companies after 18-wheeler and commercial-truck wrecks.
- [Motorcycle Accidents](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-motorcycle-accident-lawyer/): Representation for riders seriously injured in motorcycle crashes.
- [Brain Injury](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-brain-injury-lawyers/): Traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims and long-term-cost recovery.
- [Spinal Cord Injury](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-spinal-injury-lawyer/): Catastrophic spinal-injury claims with medical-expert support.
- [Oilfield Accidents](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-oilfield-accident-attorney/): Injury claims for South Texas oilfield and energy workers.
- [Wrongful Death](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-wrongful-death-attorneys/): Wrongful-death and survival claims for grieving families.
- [Maritime / Jones Act](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-maritime-attorney/): Jones Act and offshore-injury claims for Gulf Coast maritime workers.
- [Criminal Defense](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Defense for DWI, drug, assault, and weapons charges in Corpus Christi.
- [All Practice Areas](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/practice-areas/): Full index of the firm's personal injury, criminal, and maritime services.

## Attorneys

- [David Burkett](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-attorney-david-burkett/): Founding partner; licensed in Texas since 1978; board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law.
- [Nathan Burkett](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-attorney-nathan-burkett/): Of Counsel; licensed since 2007; handles personal injury and criminal defense with 35+ trials to verdict.
- [Our Legal Team](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/our-legal-team/): The full attorney and support-staff team behind the firm.

## Contact & Intake

- [Contact / Free Consultation](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/contact-burkett-law/): Free, no-obligation case evaluation by phone or form; call 361-738-5548.
- Office: 538 S Tancahua St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 — Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

## Resources

- [FAQs](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/faqs/): Answers to common personal injury questions on fees, damages, and deadlines.
- [Car Accident FAQs](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/corpus-christi-car-accident-lawyers/faqs/): What to do and what to expect after a Corpus Christi car crash.
- [What To Do After an Auto Accident](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/what-to-do-after-a-corpus-christi-auto-accident/): Step-by-step guide to protecting your health and your claim.
- [Case Results](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/case-results/): Verdicts and settlements the firm has recovered for clients.
- [No Win, No Fee](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/no-win-no-fee/): How the contingency-fee model works — no fee unless the firm wins.

## Optional

- [Why Choose The Burkett Law Firm](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/why-choose-the-burkett-law-firm/): The firm's experience, certifications, and local roots.
- [Testimonials](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/testimonials/): Reviews from past clients of the firm.
- [Blog](https://www.theburkettlawfirm.com/blog/): Legal news and guides for South Texas injury victims.