Danica J. Brustkern

Danica J. Brustkern

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Danica Brustkern is an associate in Burke’s Litigation Practice Group. She attended the University of San Diego School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. During her time in law school, Danica earned recognition for providing pro bono legal service and achieving the highest grade in her Products Liability course, among others, as well as an externship for the Honorable Judge William V. Gallo.  She was further honored by American Bar Association the when she won first place in the 2015 writing competition hosted by the Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law for her work, With Great Power Comes Great Culpability: Addressing Agency Costs in Durable Powers of Attorney.

Prior to joining Burke, Danica worked as an associate for an established San Diego law firm where she represented both public and private entities in a range of matters, including wrongful death, regulatory violations, premises liability, and products liability, through every step of litigation. She also provided counseling with respect to estate planning as well as strategic business planning.

Danica is passionate about providing clients with unique strategies for resolving disputes that align with their particular goals and values. When not in the office, Danica enjoys snowboarding, seeking out live music, and spending time with her friends and family.

  • J.D., cum laude, University of San Diego School of Law, 2015
  • B.A., University of Washington, 2012
  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of California
  • Lawyers Club of San Diego
  • American Bar Association