Declues, Burkett & Thompson, APC

Declues, Burkett & Thompson, APC, was founded in 1996 on a commitment to providing exceptional legal service to public and private entities throughout the state of California, Orange County and Huntington Beach. Our team of attorneys represents over 275 years of combined legal experience in representing public and private entities in a wide variety of legal matters. Our firm has earned the highest rating* (AV) and is listed as "Preeminent" by the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory.

We serve clients in a broad range of legal areas, including public entity law, insurance law and business law, as well as general civil litigation services.

Results-Oriented Service, Focused On The Needs Of The Client
Our firm is dedicated to client-focused service. We develop close relationships and partnerships with each client we serve, instilling in us a deep understanding of the public or private entity's unique goals, needs and challenges. This equips us to craft customized and innovative strategies for quickly addressing and resolving legal issues that may arise. It also allows us to identify blind spots and anticipate potential disputes that could arise, so that we can build a stopgap to mitigate the risk of costly legal issues in the future.

We seek the most cost-effective legal solution possible, and the one that is in the client's best interests, both now and in the long term. If a resolution is possible through negotiation, we will leverage our extensive experience in dispute resolution to put the matter to rest out of court.

If that possibility is not available, however, our team of trial lawyers is prepared to try any case in court. We will deploy the resources and litigation strategies necessary to protect the client.

Our abilities and track record for success have earned us the respect of the California legal community. Other firms often refer clients to us, knowing that we will achieve results. Our attorneys are often requested to speak at seminars and legal gatherings.