Biography
Area of Focus
Tommy Burton serves as a Case Manager in Civil Litigation at King Law’s Brevard, North Carolina office. In this role, he supports clients through the civil litigation process, helping them understand each step with clarity and confidence. He is focused on ensuring clients feel seen, heard, and supported during what are often stressful and high-stakes legal matters. His approach emphasizes strong communication and responsiveness, with a consistent focus on the human side of legal service.
Professional Background
Tommy brings a strong foundation of customer service experience combined with hands-on exposure to legal practice. Before joining King Law, he relocated from Mississippi to Western North Carolina, a transition that marked an important turning point in his career. He later worked closely with a seasoned attorney based in Asheville, gaining practical insight into the day-to-day realities of legal work and deepening his understanding of client needs and expectations.
This experience shaped his current approach as a case manager, where he applies both his legal exposure and customer service background to guide clients through civil litigation matters with care, organization, and professionalism.
Community and Personal Life
He has been married to Michelle since 2013 and resides in the mountains. The couple became backyard chicken farmers in 2025. They are the parents of Alix Burton and Brittany Arnold, and grandparents of Hunter. Their household includes two dogs: Rowdy (a boxer) and Corky (a miniature dachshund).
Tommy is a passionate vinyl record collector who frequents record shops and estate sales. He is a sports fan and NASCAR enthusiast with loyalties to Ole Miss football, the Atlanta Braves, and the Asheville Tourists.