Christopher "Kipper" Burke
Christopher "Kipper" Burke
Partner
"I am passionate about providing creative solutions to complex problems, resolving disputes in favor of my clients."

Christopher "Kipper" Burke
Partner
"I am passionate about providing creative solutions to complex problems, resolving disputes in favor of my clients."
About Kipper
Kipper brings more than a quarter century of experience to his national insurance coverage and bad faith litigation practice. He also litigates third-party liability cases, with a focus on personal injury defense. Drawing on experience and deep knowledge of the complexities confronting personal and commercial lines insurance carriers on a national level, Kipper crafts solutions to challenging legal issues for his clients.
He has handled disputes involving a wide variety of commercial insurance products, including trucking and non-trucking liability policies, cargo, accident and health, occupational accident, workers' compensation, comprehensive general liability (CGL), commercial auto, commercial property, ocean marine, excess and umbrella, agricultural, equine mortality, errors and omissions (E&O), directors and officers lability (D&O), and others. He also handles disputes involving personal lines products, including homeowners, auto, and umbrella coverages.
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
- St. Mary's University School of Law, JD, 1995
- Rice University, BS, 1989
Bar Admissions
- Texas
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Western District of Texas
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "Practice Pointer: How to Build Your Personal Brand," Hinshaw University, CLE Webinar, June 26, 2024
In The News
Press Release
- Veteran Insurance Partner Joins Hinshaw in Houston, Sep 29, 2022
Interests
Did you know...
- When not in the courtroom or on the green, Kipper is likely playing guitar or mandolin. You might catch him performing in the Texas Hill Country.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "Practice Pointer: How to Build Your Personal Brand," Hinshaw University, CLE Webinar, June 26, 2024
In The News
Press Release
- Veteran Insurance Partner Joins Hinshaw in Houston, Sep 29, 2022