
Mr. Burgess earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and his law degree from West Virginia University. He is admitted to practice in federal and state courts in West Virginia; the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals; and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Burgess is a member of the West Virginia State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. He served two terms on the Board of Governors of the West Virginia State Bar. Mr. Burgess has considerable experience in a number of areas of law, but currently his practice focuses solely on litigation.
An avid hunter and target shooter, Kevin is a member of the National Rifle Association and the Beckley Gun Club. He helps his mother and nephew operate KennyBett Farm, where they raise beef cattle. To relax Kevin enjoys playing music and traveling, especially abroad.
Areas Of Practice
- Automobile Collisions
- Insurance Claims
- Industrial Accidents
- Personal Injuries
- Wrongful Deaths
Bar Admissions
- West Virginia, 1977
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia, 1977
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1982
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
Education
- West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia
- J.D. - 1977
- University of Virginia
- B.A. - 1974
Professional Associations and Memberships
- West Virginia State Bar
- West Virginia Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- West Virginia Association for Justice
Pro Bono Activities
- National Rifle Association
- American Civil Liberties Union