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Donald Burnette
Attorney · Law Office of DC Burnette, PLLC
Columbia, SC · Serves nationwide
- VA-accredited since
- 2026
Background and record
From the firm's website
- Handles VA disability claims
From Google
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
About the firm
511 S Walker St, Columbia, SC 29205
Office hours
- Monday
- 8:30AM-3AM
- Tuesday to Thursday
- 8:30AM-3PM
- Friday
- 8:30AM-3AM
- Saturday and Sunday
- Closed
About
I'm a U.S. Air Force veteran and VA-accredited attorney who helps fellow veterans navigate the VA disability claims and appeals process. I founded the Law Office of D.C. Burnette, PLLC, to provide practical, personal legal assistance to veterans. I believe veterans deserve clear answers, honest advice, and the freedom to choose how much legal help they need. My practice offers free initial-claim representation for accepted cases, limited-scope legal services for eligible claims, and full representation for VA disability appeals. Limited-scope services may include reviewing VA decisions, evaluating evidence, and helping veterans understand their appeal options. I also represent veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. As a fellow veteran, I understand how frustrating the VA process can be. My goal is to help you make informed decisions, whether you need focused legal advice or someone to handle your appeal. Legal services are provided independently by my firm, not by Claim Raven. Paid representation is available only when permitted under VA attorney-fee rules. You served. You deserve to be heard.
Services
Claim stages
Issues handled
Conditions often handled
Fees and consultations
- Consultation
- Free
- Fee arrangement
- 20 percent of past-due benefits if you win · Flat fee available · Reduced fee or pro bono available
- Meets by
- Phone, Video
- Usually replies
- Within one business day
- New clients
- Accepting
- Languages
- English
Free initial VA claim representation for accepted cases. Appeals: 20% contingency, reduced to 15% for eligible Claim Raven/Pathfinder clients. Flat-fee, limited-scope legal services are also available when VA rules permit. All services require attorney approval and a separate agreement.
Credentials
- VA accreditation number 61015 Verified with VA
- Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Self-reported
- Member of the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates Self-reported
- Veteran attorney Self-reported
- Veteran-owned firm Self-reported
- Bar admissions: MO Self-reported
Questions to ask on your first call
- Have you handled claims like mine, for this condition and at this stage?
- What will you charge, and will you put it in a written fee agreement?
- Who will work on my case day to day, and how do I reach them?
- What evidence do you need from me, and what will you get yourselves?
- How long do cases like mine usually take, and how will you keep me updated?
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