Michael Burk

Michael Burk

When Success is Critical we have a Long History of Extraordinary Success
  • Business Law
  • Texas
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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.
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M.A. (1976) | Linguistics
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B.A. (1973) | Philosophy and Anthropology-Double Major
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Honors: Cum Laude
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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
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • 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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Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
248 Addie Roy Rd
Suite A203
Austin, TX 78746
US
Toll-Free: (888) 476-9140
Telephone: (512) 306-9828
Fax: (512) 306-9825