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Kelton Merrill Burgess

Kelton Merrill Burgess

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Experience: 20 years
Language(s): English, Spanish

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About Kelton

Kelton M. Burgess is a Pittsburgh native who attended the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University School of Law, where he earned his undergraduate and law degrees.  

Mr. Burgess holds active licenses to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of California, and is the founding Principal at the Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess.

Kelton began practicing law in Pittsburgh at one of the premier boutique law firms.  Thereafter, his career took him to San Francisco, California where he became licensed and practiced for nearly a decade.  He has represented athletes, business professionals, recording stars and artists, as well as families and individuals from all walks of life.

Mr. Burgess' interests and hobbies include volunteer work with several non-profit organizations, including board positions, skiing, cycling, music, boating and spending time with his family and friends.

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Experience

Founder

Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess

2015-Present

Of Counsel

Law Offices of Paula Canny

2012-2015

Associate

Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP

2012-2012

Senior Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

2008-2012

Associate Attorney

Law Offices of Paula Canny

2007-2008

Admission

Verified California

2008

Verified Pennsylvania

2005

Education

Univ of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh PA

Bachelor (History & Political Science)

1999

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • San Francisco Bar Association
  • San Mateo County Bar Association
  • Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • cum laude - Bachelor of Arts
  • University of Pittsburgh Honors Society
  • National Criminal Justice Trial Competition Finalist
  • Louis L. Manderino Honor Society for Trial Advocacy

Notable Work

Publications

Arkansas Tech University Writer

"A Dead Show" Three Point Enumeration

1990

Law Offices of Kelton M. Burgess Highlights

Estate

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