About David Alexander

David A. Burkhalter II is a civil trial attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, with over four decades of experience in personal injury, employment law, and False Claims Act cases. He has been practicing law since 1976, representing clients in both state and federal courts. Mr. Burkhalter earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1976, graduating in the top 3% of his class. During law school, he was a member of the Tennessee Law Review and engaged in various student and community organizations. He is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence. Since 1993, he has been listed in "Best Lawyers in America" and has received the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is a member of several professional organizations, including the Knoxville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, American Bar Association, The Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Tennessee Association for Justice, National Employment Lawyers Association. Taxpayers Against Fraud. He is the founder of Burkhalter, Rayson & Associates, P.C., located at 111 South Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The firm focuses on representing individuals in serious personal injury cases, employment law matters. False Claims Act (whistleblower) cases. Mr. Burkhalter has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W.

Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C.

He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia.

He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995. Mr. Burkhalter is married to Lucille "Cile" and has children named Rayburn, Lauren Elizabeth, Susan, and Julia. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being listed in "Best Lawyers in America" since 1993 and receiving the Tennessee Bar Association's Justice Joseph W. Henry Award for Outstanding Legal Writing in 1995.

Education

University of Tennessee College of Law

J.D. (1976) | Law

1976

Accepted Jurisdictions

Tennessee

Types of Cases Handled

representing individuals in serious personal injury cases employment law matters False Claims Act (whistleblower) cases

Certifications & Awards

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Professional Associations

Knoxville Bar Association

has membership Current

American Bar Association

has membership Current

Taxpayers Against Fraud

has membership Current

National Employment Lawyers Association

has membership Current

American Society of Legal Advocates

has membership Current

National Association of DIstinguished Counsel

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 111 South Central Street Knoxville TN 37902