Attorney Licensing & Scope of Services Disclosure

Chris Burnette owns the Law Office of D.C. Burnette, PLLC, a virtual law office. He is licensed in Missouri. The firm is registered in Tennessee, but Chris is not licensed there and does not offer Tennessee state-law advice or representation.

 

People in any location may read the general information on this website. It explains processes and resources. It is not advice about your own case.

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Legal advice and representation are limited to matters where Chris is allowed to practice:

• Federal law

• Representation before federal courts and administrative agencies

• Legal matters governed by Missouri law, in line with Mr. Burnette’s active licensure

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Other Disclaimers and Disclosures

Legal advice. A service name does not give an attorney permission to practice where they are not authorized. All services must follow the rules that apply.

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Plan limits. A legal access plan covers only the work listed in its agreement. It does not provide unlimited help. Work outside the plan needs a separate agreement. If another state’s law is involved, an attorney licensed there may be needed.

 

Veterans Benefits Advising

We may explain VA benefits, review records and discuss options. We must agree in writing before Chris represents you before VA. Chris is a VA-accredited attorney.

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VA claims, appeals and fees must follow the VA rules that apply.

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Other attorneys. We may refer a matter or work with an attorney who is licensed where needed. We explain the arrangement and any shared fee in writing and obtain your written consent before proceeding. Fee sharing must follow Rule 1.5(e).

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Our current practice. We focus on VA disability claims and appeals, selected federal military matters and Veterans Court appeals. Services depend on the case and our written agreement.

 

Fees and results. A contingency fee is a share of a recovery covered by your agreement. Applicable laws and fee limits still apply. Hiring an attorney does not guarantee a result.

 

State-law limits. Chris does not give advice about a state’s law where he is not licensed. Any needed state-law advice must come from an attorney authorized to provide it.

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Federal Practice

Chris handles federal matters only where he is authorized to practice before the agency or court involved.

 

Your consent. Before another professional joins the work, we explain their role, responsibilities and any division of fees in writing. We obtain your informed consent before proceeding.

 

Important Notices

• The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

• Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor The Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations.

• Tennessee law requires that we inform you that this is an advertisement.

• Communications with the Firm through this website, email, or contact forms are not secure and may not be treated as confidential unless and until an attorney-client relationship is established.

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This website gives general information, not legal advice. Sending a form or message does not make Chris your lawyer. We must check for conflicts and agree in writing first. Legal work is limited to matters where Chris is authorized to practice.