Background
Van Kirk, Burkett was born on September 17, 1929 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
Van Kirk, Burkett was born on September 17, 1929 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln (Bachelor of Science in Law, 1952. Juris Doctor, 1954).
Worked at Webster, Chamberlain & Bean (Washington, District of Columbia) specializing in General and Administrative Practice before all Federal Courts, Departments and Agencies. Corporation, Tax, Antitrust, Trade Regulation, Labor, Environmental, Securities, Contract and Non-Profit Organization Law. Admitted to the bar, 1954, Nebraska.
1959, United States.
Court of Military Appeals. 1962, United States. Supreme Court. 1964, District of Columbia.
Phi Delta Phi.
Counsel, Rules Committee, 1962-1973 and Senior Counsel, Appropriations Committee, 1973-1983, United States Senate. Member: The District of Columbia Bar. Webster, Chamberlain & Bean is a general practice law firm specializing in the representation of tax-exempt organizations, including trade associations, professional societies, charities and advocacy groups.
In addition to legal concerns of particular relevance to nonprofit organizations, the firm provides counsel on general corporate matters, as well as taxation, antitrust, regulatory employment and intellectual property issues.
Webster, Chamberlain & Bean also has a strong legislative practice and represents its clients before state and federal courts and federal administrative agencies.
Member: The District of Columbia Bar.