Charles C. Burks, Jr.

Charles C. Burks Jr. has built a distinguished career in the legal field, earning a reputation for his professionalism and ethics. As a partner at Burks & Ogle, he serves clients primarily in the Knoxville Metro area, providing comprehensive legal services across several practice areas. He is well-versed in various facets of the law, including:

• Personal injury
• Tort litigation
• Workers' compensation
• Criminal defense
• Insurance defense
• Mediation
• Administrative law

Since being admitted to practice law in Tennessee in 1974, Mr. Burks has demonstrated a profound understanding of legal principles and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for those he represents.

The educational background of Mr. Burks is marked by notable achievements. He secured his Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee in 1970, followed by a Juris Doctor from the Memphis State School of Law in 1973. Additionally, he completed his legal education at The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, receiving another Juris Doctor degree in the same year. His solid academic foundation laid the groundwork for his subsequent success in the legal field.

Mr. Burks is also a certified mediator under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31, enabling him to facilitate negotiations and settlements effectively. His memberships in prestigious associations underscore his active involvement in the legal community. He is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association and the Tennessee Bar Association, and has served as president of the Tennessee Association of Defense Lawyers in 1987. Furthermore, he has contributed to the Knoxville Legal Aid Society as a board of directors member in 1986.

Throughout his career, Mr. Burks has received numerous honors and awards, highlighting his excellence in legal practice. He was recognized by Tennessee Business Magazine as one of the Top 150 Best Lawyers in 2008. More recently, he was named one of Cityview magazine's Top Attorneys in 2015 and again in 2024. Furthermore, he is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest recognition in the legal industry. 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.