Michael Burnett

Michael Burnett, a partner at BurnettTurner in Austin, Texas, stands out as a board-certified family law attorney recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Texas Bar Foundation. With a dynamic practice, he adeptly represents individuals and businesses in family law and civil litigation disputes, both at the trial level and on appeal. 

Mr. Burnett’s initial 10 years immersed in complex commercial and business litigation have equipped him with a distinct edge in handling intricate marital estates, particularly those involving valuation, tracing and characterization issues.

Academically, Mr. Burnett obtained his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1991 and earned his law degree from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 1994. His early career was marked by a judicial clerkship with U.S. District Judge Royal Furgeson in the Western District of Texas from 1994 to 1995. Licensed to practice in Texas since 1994, he has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas.

Recognized nationally, Mr. Burnett is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in family law and commercial litigation. Texas Monthly magazine has honored him as one of the Top 100 lawyers in Texas and among the top 50 lawyers in Central/West Texas. Additionally, he has received the highest AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

A respected figure in the legal community, Mr. Burnett actively participates in numerous professional organizations, including the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, the Austin Family Law Advocates, the Austin Bar Association, the Austin Bar Foundation and The Admirals Club of Austin.

*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.