Practice areas: Personal Injury, Health Care, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Tennessee since: 1994
Education: The University of Tennessee College of Law
G. Brent Burks is an attorney at McMahan Law Firm in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he represents individuals and families in a range of personal injury and related legal matters. His practice includes motor vehicle accident claims involving cars, trucks and motorcycles, premises liability, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and legal malpractice. He works to help clients navigate complex legal challenges and pursue compensation and other remedies available under the law.
Throughout his legal career, Mr. Burks has focused on advocating for individuals facing the financial, physical and emotional consequences of injuries and other legal disputes. His work involves addressing the circumstances of each case, evaluating potential claims and helping clients understand their legal options. His commitment to representing injured individuals is supported by his training and experience in civil trial practice.
Mr. Burks earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from The University of Tennessee in 1991. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from The University of Tennessee College of Law in 1994. That same year, he was admitted to practice law in Tennessee, beginning a legal career focused on serving clients and addressing a variety of civil legal matters.
Mr. Burks is board-certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a credential that recognizes specialized knowledge and experience in civil trial practice. This certification reflects his professional focus on litigation and his qualifications in handling civil disputes.
In addition to his legal work, Mr. Burks maintains professional affiliations with organizations dedicated to civil justice and trial advocacy. He is a member of the Tennessee Association of Justice Circle of Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Health Care, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Professional Liability: Plaintiff, Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Legal Malpractice, Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Health Care
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 10% Professional Liability: Plaintiff
- 10% Social Security Disability
- 10% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 1994, Tennessee
Professional Webpage: https://mcmahanlawfirm.com/our-team/brent-burks/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Tennessee, admitted to practice in 1994
- Member, Tennessee Association of Justice Circle of Advocates
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Educational Background
- University of Tennessee College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1994
- University of Tennessee, Bachelor of Science in Political Science, 1991
Honors
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2012
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2013, 2015 - 2026