Introduction

Before becoming a personal injury attorney, Jim Burton served as both Jonesboro’s City Attorney and City Prosecutor for six years, a combination that built the litigation and negotiation foundation he has applied to over four decades of injury law practice. Burton Law Firm operates from 624 S Main St #200 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with a second office in Highland, serving injured people across North and Northeast Arkansas from Blytheville to Mountain Home. The firm’s track record spans settlements ranging from $50,000 to $900,000, covering workers’ compensation claims, tractor-trailer wrecks, barge and riverboat injuries, construction machinery accidents, and car crashes.

The practice model is direct: Jim Burton personally handles cases, applying decades of courtroom and negotiation experience to each matter. Clients are treated with the same level of service the firm would extend to friends and family members.

Practice Areas

Burton Law Firm concentrates its practice across three interconnected areas that frequently overlap for injured workers and accident victims in Arkansas.

Personal Injury. Jim Burton’s 40 years of courtroom and negotiation experience covers a broad range of injury scenarios, including car accidents, tractor-trailer crashes, construction machinery injuries, barge and riverboat incidents, restaurant falls, and other situations where another party’s negligence causes physical harm. The firm has resolved personal injury cases with results including a $900,000 settlement.

Workers’ Compensation. Burton Law Firm has successfully tried, mediated, and settled hundreds of workers’ compensation cases over the years, representing injured workers and their families throughout the process. The practice addresses both the claims procedure and the financial support families need when a worker is injured on the job.

Social Security Disability. When illness or injury forces someone to stop working, Social Security disability benefits provide critical support. Burton Law Firm has helped hundreds of applicants pursue disability awards over more than 40 years, guiding clients through the application, appeal, and hearing processes. Initial applications are denied at a high rate nationally, which means that many claimants require legal representation at the reconsideration and administrative hearing stages to obtain the benefits they qualify for. The firm’s experience with this multi-step process provides clients with representation at each stage.

Attorney Profiles

Jim Burton brings a background that combines prosecution, city legal work, and four decades of civil practice. Early in his career, he served as Jonesboro’s City Attorney and City Prosecutor for six years, which gave him direct experience with legal procedure, courtroom advocacy, and the workings of local government law. He has since applied that experience to personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability representation throughout North and Northeast Arkansas. His skill in litigation and negotiation has produced significant case results for clients, including a $350,000 settlement in a workers’ compensation matter, a $400,000 result in a car accident case, and a $900,000 resolution in a riverboat and barge injury claim.

Location and Service Area

Burton Law Firm’s primary office is at 624 S Main St #200, Jonesboro, AR 72401, with a second office in Highland, Arkansas. The firm serves clients throughout North and Northeast Arkansas, reaching from Blytheville to Mountain Home. Jim Burton’s practice covers the geographic range relevant to rural and mid-sized community clients who may face longer travel distances to access legal representation.

Phone: 870-932-1061
Website: burtoninjurylawfirm.com/

Client Focus

The firm’s primary clientele are individuals who have been injured in accidents or workplace incidents, and those whose health conditions have prevented them from continuing to work. Jim Burton’s stated approach is to provide the same quality of service to clients as he would extend to friends and family members. Free initial consultations allow prospective clients to discuss their situation without financial commitment before deciding how to proceed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What geographic area does Burton Law Firm serve?
The firm serves clients throughout North and Northeast Arkansas, including communities from Blytheville to Mountain Home. Offices are located in Jonesboro and Highland.

What kind of case results has the firm achieved?
Documented settlements include $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, $187,000, $250,000, $300,000, $350,000, $400,000, and $900,000 across personal injury, workers’ compensation, and other matters.

Does the firm handle Social Security disability cases?
Yes. Burton Law Firm has represented hundreds of Social Security disability applicants over more than 40 years.

Are consultations free?
Yes. The firm offers free initial consultations.

What was Jim Burton’s background before practicing personal injury law?
Jim Burton served as Jonesboro’s City Attorney and City Prosecutor for six years early in his career before transitioning to personal injury practice.

Closing

Burton Law Firm brings over four decades of legal experience to personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability cases across North and Northeast Arkansas. Jim Burton’s background as a former city prosecutor gives the practice a litigation foundation that has produced substantial results for injured clients. The firm’s offices in Jonesboro and Highland provide access to legal representation throughout a wide geographic area. For a free initial consultation, contact the firm at 870-932-1061 or visit burtoninjurylawfirm.com/