About William Vann
William Vann Burkett earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University in 2017. He then pursued legal studies at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, completing his J.D. in 2020. The path from a business undergraduate degree to law school set a practical tone for his early career choices.
After finishing law school, Burkett began practicing law in Alabama. He joined Hodges Trial Lawyers P.C. in 2020. That move placed him at a firm known for trial work and litigation, where he has built his day-to-day practice since arrival.
Burkett is admitted to practice in Alabama. His professional activities have included courtroom work, case preparation and the sorts of tasks that support litigation from intake through trial. Colleagues and clients encounter him most often on matters that require hands-on litigation support and attention to procedural detail.
He became a member of the American Association for Justice in 2020 and has maintained that membership. Participation in that organization aligns him with a national community of lawyers who regularly handle trial and civil advocacy matters. Membership has offered him access to continuing legal education, networking opportunities and the professional resources that are common in complex litigation environments.
At Hodges Trial Lawyers, Burkett has worked under the mentorship of more experienced trial attorneys while taking on increasing responsibility. His record at the firm includes handling discovery, preparing pleadings and appearing in court on behalf of clients. He balances written advocacy with oral argument, and he often helps assemble the factual and documentary record that underpins trial-ready cases.
Outside of casework, Burkett’s background in business administration informs his approach to client counseling. He tends to emphasize practical considerations alongside legal analysis. That perspective can shape how he evaluates potential outcomes and structures litigation strategy.
As of 2026, William Vann Burkett continues to practice at Hodges Trial Lawyers P.C. He practices litigation in Alabama and handles litigation matters for clients at the firm.
