Free Consultation
Free Consultation Call Frenkel & Frenkel on the phone at (214) 333-3333

Gene Burkett

“I was drawn to the law because it offered an opportunity to help people in their time of need. I’ve always been competitive by nature. Practicing law allows me to compete daily against large insurance companies and opposing counsel. The longevity of our partnership—more than 30 years now—has led to a trial team that knows how to win.”

A Reputation for Excellence in Personal Injury Law

A Lifetime Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Mr. Burkett has a “Superb” rating on Avvo, a respected law firm rating service that relies on votes from peers in the legal field rather than paid advertising. For five consecutive years, Gene has been named a Best Lawyer by D Magazine, and Fort Worth Magazine has named him a Top Attorney for three years running.

Background and History

After attending Texas A&M University for Construction Science, Gene earned his undergraduate degree at Southern Methodist University. He worked in manufacturing sales before receiving his law degree at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. The Dallas native then partnered with brothers Mark and Scott Frenkel at Frenkel & Frenkel.
For more than 20 years, Gene has devoted his practice to helping injured individuals and making the community safer. Even though most cases settle out of court, Gene prepares each case he accepts as if it is going to trial and brings outstanding legal skill to every case he takes on. Gene’s thorough case investigations and trial preparation have consistently yielded excellent results in personal injury claims and lawsuits.

A Reputation for Excellence in Personal Injury Law

A Lifetime Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Mr. Burkett has a “Superb” rating on Avvo, a respected law firm rating service that relies on votes from peers in the legal field rather than paid advertising. For five consecutive years, Gene has been named a Best Lawyer by D Magazine, and Fort Worth Magazine has named him a Top Attorney for three years running.

Scope of Practice

As a partner at Frenkel & Frenkel, Gene’s legal experience has proven to be a crucial factor in the success of accidents involving 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles, premises liability cases, product liability cases, construction and industrial accidents, dog bites, child injuries, prescription dosage mistakes, nursing home abuse, birth injuries, automobile defects, rideshare accidents, and motor vehicle accidents of all types.

Mr. Burkett attended Southern Methodist University, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration before moving on to law school. At St. Mary’s University School of Law, he graduated in 1994 with his Juris Doctor and was admitted to practice in Texas the same year.

Giving Back

Gene, father to both a daughter and a son, is a faithful supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, where he has served on the advisory board, as well as:

In the Words of Our Clients…

“Scott and Gene are brilliant minds and incredible people to work with. They were not only patient and honest with us, but knowing we were taken care of by good people who genuinely cared about my family situation was so comforting. Frenkel & Frenkel are true professionals – know you are in good hands with them.”

“I couldn’t ask for a better firm to represent you in your time of need. These guys bent over backward to help me in any way they could. I would definitely use them again if needed and HIGHLY recommend you do as well.”