About Burk Injury Lawyers
Burk Injury Lawyers is a personal injury law firm that serves the people of Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada. Dedicated to protecting the rights of the “little guy” in all types of personal injury cases, the firm’s founder, Christopher D. Burk, is not afraid to stand up to large corporations, their insurance companies, or their attorneys.
Meet Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer Christopher D. Burk
I was born in England while my father served as a Civilian in the United States Air Force. After a few years abroad, my family relocated to Dayton, Ohio, where my father accepted a position at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. I grew up in a nearby suburb of Beavercreek and engaged in various activities during my youth, including club soccer, track, basketball, and wrestling. At the age of 15, I embarked on my first job journey by working at a local McDonald’s, and over time, I took on various roles, including positions in grocery stores, pizza delivery, and construction.
Upon graduating from Beavercreek High School, I pursued higher education and obtained two degrees from “THE” Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Following my academic journey, I developed a strong passion for the field of Law, which led me to attend law school in San Diego, California, at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During my time there, I had the privilege of serving as the Student-Body President.
Despite the relatively small size of my law school, I achieved the remarkable position of National Vice-Chair for the American Bar Association – Law Student Division. This esteemed role was an honor bestowed upon me by student body presidents from law schools across the nation. Additionally, in my final year of law school, I received a special appointment from the Dean to join the esteemed Faculty-Selection Committees and the Diversity Committees, further deepening my commitment to the legal profession.
In preparation for my career as a litigator, I earned a spot on the law school’s Mock Trial team, where I excelled and secured a place on the prestigious 1st team. Throughout my legal education, I actively participated in various regional and national mock trial competitions, honing my advocacy skills. Additionally, I gained invaluable courtroom experience during my internship at the San Diego Alternate Public Defender’s Office, where I dedicated my efforts for the final two years of my law school journey.
Beyond my legal practice, I am committed to giving back to the community. I have dedicated my time and resources to supporting local veterans and the Paralyzed Veterans of Nevada right here in Las Vegas.
With a legal career spanning since 2004, I have handled a wide array of cases, including those involving car accidents, slip and falls, construction defect housing, criminal matters, civil litigation, and medical professional licensing. My extensive experience has equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex legal challenges successfully.
I hold active memberships with several esteemed legal associations, including the State Bar of Nevada, State Bar of Arizona, and State Bar of California. I am proud to be a part of the Nevada Justice Association, formerly known as the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, as well as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association. This diverse network allows me to stay updated on legal developments and collaborate with fellow professionals.
Furthermore, I am admitted to practice law in Nevada, Arizona, and California, having successfully passed all three state bar exams on my first attempt. My dedication to legal excellence extends to federal courts, where I am admitted to practice in Nevada, Arizona, and California. These qualifications reflect my commitment to providing comprehensive legal representation to my clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Personal Life
In my spare time, I enjoy married life and I am a proud father of two young sons. My sons play hockey, soccer and are learning martial arts. I also play hockey and continue to learn martial arts.
Since 2005, I have been a “Big Brother” for the Las Vegas Chapter of Big Brothers/Big Sisters. My “little” brother just graduated from UNLV.
My wife is a UNLV graduate. Together, we are doing our best to raise two well-mannered, intelligent, patriotic, and athletic young boys. We are also season ticket holders for the Vegas Golden Knights. We love to support our local Las Vegas community. Go Rebels! Go Knights Go!
I am also the President of the Ohio State alumni club of Las Vegas. Our alumni club is extremely active in Southern Nevada. We partner and do philanthropic events with the Ronald McDonald House of Las Vegas, the Paralyzed Veterans of Nevada, United Blood Centers, and ServingHopeLV. Go Buckeyes!
On July 4th, 1942 eight B26’s were scheduled to attack the airfield at Lae in the early afternoon. The plan was for Lt Krell to lead the first formation of four aircraft, which included Greer, Stanwood, and Hayes of HQ squadron while Lt Kahle followed with the second flight consisting of Lts Johnson, Nicholson, and Nichols from the 33rd squadron.
Krell arrived over the target at about 7,000′ with Kahle’s formation following some distance behind. Dropping their bombs, Krell’s formation held their altitude, flew easterly then made a wide right turn back towards the shore in the hopes of providing cover for Kahle, whose flight was about four minutes behind. However, Krell’s bombs had alerted the fighters on the ground, and they were climbing to gain altitude just as Kahle’s formation passed over the target at 5,000′.
Everyone felt more secure with the added guns, speed, and tightened formation. The Zeros lined up on the right and a little higher in order to get into position for their attack. One attacker Flyer 1st Class Mitsuo Suizu seemed unusually persistent. Suddenly he headed straight into the formation from the one o’clock position and forced the B26’s to descend.
Krell turned slightly to face the oncoming Zero. As it passed over his left side at a closing rate of 500 miles per hour, the left waist gunner, Sgt Norton, sprayed the cockpit with machine-gun fire, possibly injuring or killing the pilot.
The Zero-shot through the formation so fast that the other planes barely had any chance to react. In a split second, Nichols the left wingman of Kahle’s flight lifted his wing just enough for the Zero to slide under him. Johnson, in number four position, had nowhere to go. The Zero dived straight into Johnson’s fuselage. For a second the Zero’s propeller engaged that of the bomber, then it seemed that the fighter hit the fuselage and rebounded off to slice off the bomber’s vertical tail with its wing. The Zero drew away, and for a while, the battered fuselage flew straight and level as if nothing had happened. The tail-less bomber continued its forward momentum for a few moments, wobbled, then went into a fatal spin until it plunged straight into the sea a minute or so later. Splashes from other pieces of both planes dotted the surface of the sea. The stunned airmen watched breathlessly for parachutes, but there were none.
Excerpted from: “Revenge of the Red Raiders – The Illustrated History of the 22nd Bombardment Group During World War II”(Eagles over the Pacific, Volume 2)
Authored by: Walter Gaylor, Don Evans, Harry Nelson, and Lawrence J. Hickey
Here are his crewmates. I would love to make contact with any of the family members of my grandpa. (They were: Lt. Milton L. Johnson, pilot; Lt. Lawrence I. Werner, co-pilot; Lt. John F. Daley, Jr., navigator; Lt. Philip L. Jander, Bombardier; S/Sgt. William C. Smith, engineer; and Cpl. Vernon D. Huddleston, gunner.)
