Barry Burkett
Associate | Tallahassee
bburkett@butler.legal
850-999-4004
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Barry Burkett is an Associate at Butler in the Tallahassee office, and his practice focuses on First-Party Coverage, Construction, and Product Liability.
A native of Alabama, Barry graduated from Auburn University, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration and received his Juris Doctorate from The University of Alabama School of Law.
Prior to joining Butler, Barry practiced law in Birmingham, Alabama gaining experience in the product liability and construction practice areas.
Barry is licensed to practice law in Alabama and Florida.
Admissions
- Alabama
- Florida
Education
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, summa cum laude
The University of Alabama School of Law
Juris Doctorate
Memberships
- Alabama Bar
- Florida Bar
Media
To Remand or Not to Remand, That Is the Question
Generally, a case is not removable to federal court “more than one year after commencement of [an] action.” However, a defendant may remove a case to federal court after the one-year deadline if it can demonstrate the plaintiff acted in bad faith to prevent the defendant from removing the action. Essentially, the “bad faith” exception acts as a safeguard to prevent plaintiffs from deployin...
Dial v. Calusa Palms Master Association, Inc. – Florida Supreme Court Confirms Only Amounts Actually Paid By Medicare Are Admissible As Evidence Of Past Medical Expenses
On April 28, 2022, the Florida Supreme Court issued its decision in Dial v. Calusa Palms Master Association, Inc., which addressed the question: DOES THE HOLDING IN JOERG V. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO., 176 SO. 3D 1247 (FLA. 2015), PROHIBITING THE INTRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE OF MEDICARE BENEFITS IN A PERSONAL INJURY CASE FOR PURPOSES OF A JURY’S CONSIDERATION OF FUTURE MEDICAL ...
Florida First DCA Reverses $28.6 Million Judgment and Emphasizes that Alleged Violations of the Florida “Dram Shop” Act are Negligence Actions
The effects of alcohol-impaired driving as it concerns life and limb are well-documented. Indeed, more often than not, the policy limits for the responsible party’s insurance policy are inadequate to compensate the injured party, and in some unfortunate circumstances their family, following these accidents. This is where Florida’s “Dram Shop” statute, which is codified at section 768.125, ...
Welcome Wednesday | January 2021
We extend a warm welcome to Benoy Sanil, Shaniqua Biggins, Barry Burkett, Michael Rainey, and Michael Ball, the newest members to join our Butler family! Click their pictures to learn more....
