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Michael Burk
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Top Rated Texas Lawyer TM by MartindaleHubbell, oldest lawyer rating service in U.S.. Mr. Burk is an extremely successful trial lawyer in major civil litigation on contracts, shareholder disputes, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, securities and other civil disputes. He also handles complex business law matters. Further, Mr. Burk counsels, creates, structures, works out agreements, advises on business strategies and raises money for start ups on a fee basis or buyin for equity and/or options.
Education
- University of Texas - Austin
- J.D. (1982) | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- Harvard University
- M.A. (1980)
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- Honors: Full four year Scholorship and Stipend.
- University of Texas - Austin
- M.A. (1976) | Linguistics
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- University of Texas - Austin
- B.A. (1973) | Philosophy and Anthropology-Double Major
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- Honors: Cum Laude
Professional Experience
- Managing Shareholder
- Burk Law Firm, P.C.
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- Our firm specializes in Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Whistleblower and Qui Tam Lawsuits, Business Divorce (Shareholder, Member and Partner Breakups), Fraud-Business and Commercial, Corporation, LLC and Partner Disputes, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Serious Personal Injury $500,000 and above, Formations of LLCs, Corporations, Partnerships, and Later Amendments Etc. (Texas, Delaware And Other Jurisdictions), Company Agreements (LLCs), Bylaws (Corps), Shareholder Agreements (LLCs And Corps), Contract Review, Counseling Thereon, and Navigation, Startup Counseling and Representation, Executive and Employee Stock Option Plans, Private Placement and Subscription Agreements For Startup Fundraising, Fundraising Counseling and Strategies.
- Managing Shareholder
- Burk and Watt, P.C.
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- Managing Shareholder, Burk and Watt, P.C.
- Senior Associate Attorney
- Lidell, Sapp-currently Locke Lord
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- Senior Associate Business Litigation
- Senior Associate Attorney
- McGinnis, Lochridge and Kilgore
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- Senior Associate Business Litigation Attorney
- Briefing Attorney to Honorable James R. Nowlin
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
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- Briefing Attorney to Hon. James R. Nowlin
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Handling of Emails and Electronic Discovery
Speaking Engagements
- Legal Advisor for Start Ups, Austin, Texas
- Southwest Angel Network
- Electronic Discovery, San Antonio, Texas
Certifications
- Member American Justice Association
- American Justice Association
- Member of Texas Bar Association
- Texas Bar Association
- Member American Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Member Travis County Bar Association
- Travis County Bar Association
Awards
- Best Litigation Attorneys in Austin
- Expertise.com
- Awarded to the Best Litigation Attorneys in Austin
- AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Excellence
- Martindale Hubbell
- Top 10% of Attorneys receive this award.
- Client Champion Gold
- Martindale Hubbell
- Lead Counsel Rating
- Find Law
- Rated Top Lawyer 2022
- AVVO
Professional Associations
- Texas State Bar  # 03386500
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We provide hourly, unitized and occasionally hybrid fee arrangements.
Practice Area
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Languages
- English
Legal Answers
- Q. Is it legal for someone to embellish hats with logos on them and sell it?
- A: No. These companies have registered trademarks and trade dress filings that cover the logo hats they manufacture. You may for your own use embellish your own hat by one of these brands but if you sell their hats embellished in commerce they will sue you for infringement, obtain an injunction stopping, and you will have to disgorge the profits and pay their legal fees.
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