LAWYER PROFILE
Chuck Burkhart

Chuck Burkhart

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Litigation

Product Liability & Casualty Litigation

Construction

Career

Chuck Burkhart has developed a national construction practice in which he represents owners, architects, general contractors, and subcontractors in the negotiation of high-value construction contracts to the litigation and trial/arbitration of complex and high-stakes construction disputes – including construction accidents, defect, delay, lien, surety and payment claims. In addition to construction litigation, since 1996, Chuck has specialized in the defense and trial electrical accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries and death, and in product liability cases. He also represents national food manufacturers in adulterated food claims and over three decades has tried many other types of civil cases including mining and property damage claims. In 2025, he was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Professional Memberships

Alabama State Bar

Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel

Birmingham Bar Association

Alabama Defense Lawyers Association

Key sectors

Energy and UtilitiesProperty, Construction and Infrastructure

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction - Alabama

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Chuck Burkhart has a broad practice that encompasses the drafting and negotiation of all manner of contracts, as well as construction litigation and dispute resolution.

Strengths

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  • Chuck is a great strategist.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Chuck is pragmatic, solution-minded and great at what he does.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA

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Alabama

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