Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP
Our firm offers experienced legal counsel & strategic representation to small & medium-size businesses & high net worth individuals in Southern California.
This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *
Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP
Our firm offers experienced legal counsel & strategic representation to small & medium-size businesses & high net worth individuals in Southern California.
This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *
The firm of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP (BKCG) core practice areas are:
-Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation Defense
-Real Estate Litigation
-Investment Litigation
-Business Transactions
-Labor & Employment Law
-Real Estate Law
-Auto Dealership Law
-Estate Planning
-Administrative Law
-Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
-Appellate Law
-FINRA Arbitration
-AAA Arbitration
-Shareholder Derivative Claims
-Entity Formations and Structuring
-Real Estate Leases and Purchases
-Buy-Sell and other Shareholders' Agreements
-Contract Review, Drafting and Negotiating
-Business Risk Management
-E-Commerce Law
-Insurance Litigation
-Legal Malpractice
-Mediation
-Oil and Gas Litigation
-Trade Secrets
Main Office
2020 Main Street, Suite 600
Irvine , CA 92614
(949) 975-7500
Mr. Burkhalter is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the highest ranking in ethics and ability by Martindale-Hubbell. He was also selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer for Business Litigation every year since 2007.
Mr. Burkhalter represents and advises clients in a wide variety of business settings from the purchases and sales of businesses to terminating partners and business units.
His areas of practice are:
-Business Litigation
-Real Estate Litigation
-Corporate Disputes
-Business and Real Estate Transactions
-Auto Dealer Representation
He has received multiple "8 figure" jury trial awards including a Nashville jury verdict of $30.4 million.
To contact Mr. Burkhalter call 866-454-2281 today.
Mr. Burkhalter is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the highest ranking in ethics and ability by Martindale-Hubbell. He was also selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer for Business Litigation every year since 2007.
Mr. Burkhalter represents and advises clients in a wide variety of business settings from the purchases and sales of businesses to terminating partners and business units.
His areas of practice are:
-Business Litigation
-Real Estate Litigation
-Corporate Disputes
-Business and Real Estate Transactions
-Auto Dealer Representation
He has received multiple "8 figure" jury trial awards including a Nashville jury verdict of $30.4 million.
To contact Mr. Burkhalter call 866-454-2281 today.
Mr. Kessler heads the firm's litigation department and has litigated and tried a variety of business cases ranging from employment terminations to real estate development disputes. He has secured multiple million-dollar jury verdicts for his clients, including significant punitive damage awards. Mr. Kessler has successfully defended clients before, during and at trial, including prevailing on several motions to dismiss the opposition's case in its entirety, saving the expense of further trial. He is also a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution, as well, participating both as an advocate, and a neutral mediator.
Mr. Kessler is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell's peer review rating system, the highest ranking (5.0 out of 5.0) in legal ability and ethics. Additionally, Mr. Kessler has been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer for Business Litigation each year since 2011.
To contact Mr. Kessler call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Kessler heads the firm's litigation department and has litigated and tried a variety of business cases ranging from employment terminations to real estate development disputes. He has secured multiple million-dollar jury verdicts for his clients, including significant punitive damage awards. Mr. Kessler has successfully defended clients before, during and at trial, including prevailing on several motions to dismiss the opposition's case in its entirety, saving the expense of further trial. He is also a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution, as well, participating both as an advocate, and a neutral mediator.
Mr. Kessler is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell's peer review rating system, the highest ranking (5.0 out of 5.0) in legal ability and ethics. Additionally, Mr. Kessler has been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer for Business Litigation each year since 2011.
To contact Mr. Kessler call 866-454-2281.
William C. George has been licensed for 33 years, is an accomplished practitioner in estate planning and tax law, and has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer. He's also an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the top ranking in ability and ethics by Martindale- Hubbell.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Estate Planning 65%
Estate Administration 35%
To contact Mr. George call 866-454-2281.
William C. George has been licensed for 33 years, is an accomplished practitioner in estate planning and tax law, and has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer. He's also an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the top ranking in ability and ethics by Martindale- Hubbell.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Estate Planning 65%
Estate Administration 35%
To contact Mr. George call 866-454-2281.
Gregory Clement has been licensed for 28 years. He focuses his practice on corporate, real estate and transactional matters as well as employment law. He is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the top ranking in ability and ethics by Martindale- Hubbell and is fluent in French and German.
To contact Mr. Clement call 866-454-2281.
Gregory Clement has been licensed for 28 years. He focuses his practice on corporate, real estate and transactional matters as well as employment law. He is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the top ranking in ability and ethics by Martindale- Hubbell and is fluent in French and German.
To contact Mr. Clement call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Oberbeck has been licensed for 23 years and focuses his practice on business litigation issues throughout California.
Areas of Law
-Commercial and Residential Real Property Disputes
-Employment Disputes, Focusing on Discrimination and Wrongful Termination
-Business Disputes
-Trademark and Intellectual Property Litigation
-Franchise Issues
-Alternate Dispute Resolution
-Appellate Practice
To contact Mr. Oberbeck call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Oberbeck has been licensed for 23 years and focuses his practice on business litigation issues throughout California.
Areas of Law
-Commercial and Residential Real Property Disputes
-Employment Disputes, Focusing on Discrimination and Wrongful Termination
-Business Disputes
-Trademark and Intellectual Property Litigation
-Franchise Issues
-Alternate Dispute Resolution
-Appellate Practice
To contact Mr. Oberbeck call 866-454-2281.
Ms. Sanchez has been licensed for 13 years and focuses on litigation at the firm. Ms. Sanchez currently handles a wide range of complex business and employment litigation matters, and consistently achieves positive results for the firm's clients including negotiating and securing numerous favorable settlements, preparing cases for trial, and successfully arguing issues on appeal.
Areas of Law
-Civil Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
-Zoning, Land Use & Review of Administrative Decisions
-Appellate Practice
To contact Ms. Sanchez call 866-454-2281.
Ms. Sanchez has been licensed for 13 years and focuses on litigation at the firm. Ms. Sanchez currently handles a wide range of complex business and employment litigation matters, and consistently achieves positive results for the firm's clients including negotiating and securing numerous favorable settlements, preparing cases for trial, and successfully arguing issues on appeal.
Areas of Law
-Civil Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
-Zoning, Land Use & Review of Administrative Decisions
-Appellate Practice
To contact Ms. Sanchez call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Waldman has been licensed for 17 years and focuses his practice primarily on business disputes. He has been highly successful by achieving favorable settlements, and winning in multiple trials and arbitrations.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
-Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
-Securities Litigation
-Real Estate Litigation
To contact Mr. Waldman call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Waldman has been licensed for 17 years and focuses his practice primarily on business disputes. He has been highly successful by achieving favorable settlements, and winning in multiple trials and arbitrations.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
-Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
-Securities Litigation
-Real Estate Litigation
To contact Mr. Waldman call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Butler has been licensed for 28 years and focuses his practice on business disputes. He spends 90% of his time on Business Litigation and the other 10% on Real Estate Transactions.
To contact Mr. Butler call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Butler has been licensed for 28 years and focuses his practice on business disputes. He spends 90% of his time on Business Litigation and the other 10% on Real Estate Transactions.
To contact Mr. Butler call 866-454-2281.
Ms. Lockwood has been licensed for 21 years and focuses her practice on litigation. Ms. Lockwood has skillfully managed cases involving trade secret and unfair competition claims, contract disputes, securities litigation, commercial litigation, and a wide variety of other business torts. She is also heavily involved in the firm's appellate practice, both in state and federal court.
Areas of Law
-Civil Business Litigation
-Auto Dealership Law
-Trade Secret
-Unfair Competition Claims
-Contract Disputes
-Securities Litigation
-Commercial Litigation
-Business Torts
-Employment
To contact Ms. Lockwood call 866-454-2281.
Ms. Lockwood has been licensed for 21 years and focuses her practice on litigation. Ms. Lockwood has skillfully managed cases involving trade secret and unfair competition claims, contract disputes, securities litigation, commercial litigation, and a wide variety of other business torts. She is also heavily involved in the firm's appellate practice, both in state and federal court.
Areas of Law
-Civil Business Litigation
-Auto Dealership Law
-Trade Secret
-Unfair Competition Claims
-Contract Disputes
-Securities Litigation
-Commercial Litigation
-Business Torts
-Employment
To contact Ms. Lockwood call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Cummings has been licensed for 4 years and is an attorney with the firm's litigation unit. Mr. Cummings currently handles a wide range of complex business and employment litigation matters.
Areas of Law
-Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
To contact Mr. Cummings call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Cummings has been licensed for 4 years and is an attorney with the firm's litigation unit. Mr. Cummings currently handles a wide range of complex business and employment litigation matters.
Areas of Law
-Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
To contact Mr. Cummings call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Stilz has been licensed for 3 years and focuses his practice primarily on business and real estate disputes. He also has experience handling corporate, securities, and products liability matters. In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Stilz has a background in real estate management and investments.
Areas of Law
-Business Law
-Commercial Law
-Real Estate Law
-Employment Law
-Securities Law
-Construction Law
To contact Mr. Stilz call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Stilz has been licensed for 3 years and focuses his practice primarily on business and real estate disputes. He also has experience handling corporate, securities, and products liability matters. In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Stilz has a background in real estate management and investments.
Areas of Law
-Business Law
-Commercial Law
-Real Estate Law
-Employment Law
-Securities Law
-Construction Law
To contact Mr. Stilz call 866-454-2281.
The firm of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP (BKCG) core practice areas are:
-Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation Defense
-Real Estate Litigation
-Investment Litigation
-Business Transactions
-Labor & Employment Law
-Real Estate Law
-Auto Dealership Law
-Estate Planning
-Administrative Law
-Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
-Appellate Law
-FINRA Arbitration
-AAA Arbitration
-Shareholder Derivative Claims
-Entity Formations and Structuring
-Real Estate Leases and Purchases
-Buy-Sell and other Shareholders' Agreements
-Contract Review, Drafting and Negotiating
-Business Risk Management
-E-Commerce Law
-Insurance Litigation
-Legal Malpractice
-Mediation
-Oil and Gas Litigation
-Trade Secrets
Main Office
2020 Main Street, Suite 600
Irvine , CA 92614
(949) 975-7500
Mr. Burkhalter is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the highest ranking in ethics and ability by Martindale-Hubbell. He was also selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer for Business Litigation every year since 2007.
Mr. Burkhalter represents and advises clients in a wide variety of business settings from the purchases and sales of businesses to terminating partners and business units.
His areas of practice are:
-Business Litigation
-Real Estate Litigation
-Corporate Disputes
-Business and Real Estate Transactions
-Auto Dealer Representation
He has received multiple "8 figure" jury trial awards including a Nashville jury verdict of $30.4 million.
To contact Mr. Burkhalter call 866-454-2281 today.
Mr. Burkhalter is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the highest ranking in ethics and ability by Martindale-Hubbell. He was also selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer for Business Litigation every year since 2007.
Mr. Burkhalter represents and advises clients in a wide variety of business settings from the purchases and sales of businesses to terminating partners and business units.
His areas of practice are:
-Business Litigation
-Real Estate Litigation
-Corporate Disputes
-Business and Real Estate Transactions
-Auto Dealer Representation
He has received multiple "8 figure" jury trial awards including a Nashville jury verdict of $30.4 million.
To contact Mr. Burkhalter call 866-454-2281 today.
Mr. Kessler heads the firm's litigation department and has litigated and tried a variety of business cases ranging from employment terminations to real estate development disputes. He has secured multiple million-dollar jury verdicts for his clients, including significant punitive damage awards. Mr. Kessler has successfully defended clients before, during and at trial, including prevailing on several motions to dismiss the opposition's case in its entirety, saving the expense of further trial. He is also a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution, as well, participating both as an advocate, and a neutral mediator.
Mr. Kessler is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell's peer review rating system, the highest ranking (5.0 out of 5.0) in legal ability and ethics. Additionally, Mr. Kessler has been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer for Business Litigation each year since 2011.
To contact Mr. Kessler call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Kessler heads the firm's litigation department and has litigated and tried a variety of business cases ranging from employment terminations to real estate development disputes. He has secured multiple million-dollar jury verdicts for his clients, including significant punitive damage awards. Mr. Kessler has successfully defended clients before, during and at trial, including prevailing on several motions to dismiss the opposition's case in its entirety, saving the expense of further trial. He is also a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution, as well, participating both as an advocate, and a neutral mediator.
Mr. Kessler is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell's peer review rating system, the highest ranking (5.0 out of 5.0) in legal ability and ethics. Additionally, Mr. Kessler has been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer for Business Litigation each year since 2011.
To contact Mr. Kessler call 866-454-2281.
William C. George has been licensed for 33 years, is an accomplished practitioner in estate planning and tax law, and has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer. He's also an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the top ranking in ability and ethics by Martindale- Hubbell.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Estate Planning 65%
Estate Administration 35%
To contact Mr. George call 866-454-2281.
William C. George has been licensed for 33 years, is an accomplished practitioner in estate planning and tax law, and has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer. He's also an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the top ranking in ability and ethics by Martindale- Hubbell.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Estate Planning 65%
Estate Administration 35%
To contact Mr. George call 866-454-2281.
Gregory Clement has been licensed for 28 years. He focuses his practice on corporate, real estate and transactional matters as well as employment law. He is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the top ranking in ability and ethics by Martindale- Hubbell and is fluent in French and German.
To contact Mr. Clement call 866-454-2281.
Gregory Clement has been licensed for 28 years. He focuses his practice on corporate, real estate and transactional matters as well as employment law. He is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, the top ranking in ability and ethics by Martindale- Hubbell and is fluent in French and German.
To contact Mr. Clement call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Oberbeck has been licensed for 23 years and focuses his practice on business litigation issues throughout California.
Areas of Law
-Commercial and Residential Real Property Disputes
-Employment Disputes, Focusing on Discrimination and Wrongful Termination
-Business Disputes
-Trademark and Intellectual Property Litigation
-Franchise Issues
-Alternate Dispute Resolution
-Appellate Practice
To contact Mr. Oberbeck call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Oberbeck has been licensed for 23 years and focuses his practice on business litigation issues throughout California.
Areas of Law
-Commercial and Residential Real Property Disputes
-Employment Disputes, Focusing on Discrimination and Wrongful Termination
-Business Disputes
-Trademark and Intellectual Property Litigation
-Franchise Issues
-Alternate Dispute Resolution
-Appellate Practice
To contact Mr. Oberbeck call 866-454-2281.
Ms. Sanchez has been licensed for 13 years and focuses on litigation at the firm. Ms. Sanchez currently handles a wide range of complex business and employment litigation matters, and consistently achieves positive results for the firm's clients including negotiating and securing numerous favorable settlements, preparing cases for trial, and successfully arguing issues on appeal.
Areas of Law
-Civil Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
-Zoning, Land Use & Review of Administrative Decisions
-Appellate Practice
To contact Ms. Sanchez call 866-454-2281.
Ms. Sanchez has been licensed for 13 years and focuses on litigation at the firm. Ms. Sanchez currently handles a wide range of complex business and employment litigation matters, and consistently achieves positive results for the firm's clients including negotiating and securing numerous favorable settlements, preparing cases for trial, and successfully arguing issues on appeal.
Areas of Law
-Civil Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
-Zoning, Land Use & Review of Administrative Decisions
-Appellate Practice
To contact Ms. Sanchez call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Waldman has been licensed for 17 years and focuses his practice primarily on business disputes. He has been highly successful by achieving favorable settlements, and winning in multiple trials and arbitrations.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
-Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
-Securities Litigation
-Real Estate Litigation
To contact Mr. Waldman call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Waldman has been licensed for 17 years and focuses his practice primarily on business disputes. He has been highly successful by achieving favorable settlements, and winning in multiple trials and arbitrations.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
-Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
-Securities Litigation
-Real Estate Litigation
To contact Mr. Waldman call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Butler has been licensed for 28 years and focuses his practice on business disputes. He spends 90% of his time on Business Litigation and the other 10% on Real Estate Transactions.
To contact Mr. Butler call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Butler has been licensed for 28 years and focuses his practice on business disputes. He spends 90% of his time on Business Litigation and the other 10% on Real Estate Transactions.
To contact Mr. Butler call 866-454-2281.
Ms. Lockwood has been licensed for 21 years and focuses her practice on litigation. Ms. Lockwood has skillfully managed cases involving trade secret and unfair competition claims, contract disputes, securities litigation, commercial litigation, and a wide variety of other business torts. She is also heavily involved in the firm's appellate practice, both in state and federal court.
Areas of Law
-Civil Business Litigation
-Auto Dealership Law
-Trade Secret
-Unfair Competition Claims
-Contract Disputes
-Securities Litigation
-Commercial Litigation
-Business Torts
-Employment
To contact Ms. Lockwood call 866-454-2281.
Ms. Lockwood has been licensed for 21 years and focuses her practice on litigation. Ms. Lockwood has skillfully managed cases involving trade secret and unfair competition claims, contract disputes, securities litigation, commercial litigation, and a wide variety of other business torts. She is also heavily involved in the firm's appellate practice, both in state and federal court.
Areas of Law
-Civil Business Litigation
-Auto Dealership Law
-Trade Secret
-Unfair Competition Claims
-Contract Disputes
-Securities Litigation
-Commercial Litigation
-Business Torts
-Employment
To contact Ms. Lockwood call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Cummings has been licensed for 4 years and is an attorney with the firm's litigation unit. Mr. Cummings currently handles a wide range of complex business and employment litigation matters.
Areas of Law
-Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
To contact Mr. Cummings call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Cummings has been licensed for 4 years and is an attorney with the firm's litigation unit. Mr. Cummings currently handles a wide range of complex business and employment litigation matters.
Areas of Law
-Business Litigation
-Employment Litigation
To contact Mr. Cummings call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Stilz has been licensed for 3 years and focuses his practice primarily on business and real estate disputes. He also has experience handling corporate, securities, and products liability matters. In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Stilz has a background in real estate management and investments.
Areas of Law
-Business Law
-Commercial Law
-Real Estate Law
-Employment Law
-Securities Law
-Construction Law
To contact Mr. Stilz call 866-454-2281.
Mr. Stilz has been licensed for 3 years and focuses his practice primarily on business and real estate disputes. He also has experience handling corporate, securities, and products liability matters. In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Stilz has a background in real estate management and investments.
Areas of Law
-Business Law
-Commercial Law
-Real Estate Law
-Employment Law
-Securities Law
-Construction Law
To contact Mr. Stilz call 866-454-2281.
This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *
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This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association. *
* Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the state agency that licenses lawyers. Any past disbarments and suspensions (with possible exceptions for minor violations or nonpayment of dues, in our discretion) will be indicated accordingly in the badge. Member attorneys are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any state licensing agency.
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