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Edward Burak

Attorney

With a background in education and advanced training in appellate advocacy, Edward Burak delivers meticulous research, strategic motion practice, and dedicated representation in high-stakes litigation.

Edward Burak - Trial Attorney.
Edward BURAK

Mr. Burak graduated magna cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he served as Managing Editor of Thomas Jefferson Law Review. Mr. Burak was also a member of Moot Court Honor Society and served as both a coach and competitor for Thomas Jefferson’s National Competition Team. Through his active participation in tournaments centered around appellate advocacy, Mr. Burak demonstrated superior skill in written and oral advocacy in addition to legal research and writing. Mr. Burak was a five-time recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award, receiving the highest grade in numerous classes throughout his time in law school.
Before attending law school, Mr. Burak worked in public education as an Instructional Assistant for high school French students in the Chicago area. Mr. Burak was inspired to join the team at Frantz Law Group after Thomas Jefferson alumni James Frantz was a guest-speaker in his Torts class during Mr. Burak’s first year of law school. Mr. Burak spent two years as a law clerk before joining the firm as an attorney in 2025.

In his current practice, Mr. Burak focuses on complex litigation involving a range of matters requiring highly specialized research and motion practice. Mr. Burak’s passion for education has led him to the forefront of numerous cases involving claims brought on behalf of school districts and the students and teachers they serve.
Mr. Burak’s years of hands-on experience at the firm has given him an excellent foundation for how to navigate the intricacies of multidistrict litigation, complex matters, and class actions. He brings an exceptional combination of passion, empathy, intelligence, and innovativeness in finding the best solutions available in every case. Mr. Burak’s resourcefulness and tireless drive to obtain the most favorable results for clients makes him an invaluable advocate.

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Recognition & Professional Background

Edward Burak combines exceptional academic achievement with deep experience in complex litigation, specializing in matters impacting school districts, public entities, and communities.

Education Awards professional associations

Education

  • Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Class of 2024 – J.D.
  • Thomas Jefferson Law Review, Managing Editor
  • Moot Court Honor Society, Member
  • University of Colorado Boulder, Class of 2019 – B.A., Political Science

Awards

  • Intraschool Moot Court Competition
    • Champion, Summer 2022
  • Distinguished Honor Roll
    • Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
  • Honor Roll
    • Spring 2022
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award
    • Legal Writing I
    • Constitutional Law I
    • Real Property
    • Constitutional Law II
    • Remedies
  • High Grade Award
    • intraschool Moot Court Competition Class
    • Trial Practice

Professional Associations

Bar Admissions

  • S. District Court, Eastern District of California
  • California
  • S. District Court, Southern District of California
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Mr. Burak focuses on complex litigation, including environmental mass torts, data breach cases, public entity claims, consumer advocacy matters, and wildfire litigation. His work often involves highly specialized research and motion practice.

Drawing from his background in education and years working on cases involving student and teacher harm, Mr. Burak plays a key role in litigation brought by school districts and public entities, particularly in large-scale and multidistrict matters.

Mr. Burak combines academic excellence, strong appellate advocacy training, and hands-on experience at the firm to deliver innovative legal strategies. His research skills, empathy, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes make him a trusted advocate in complex cases.