Atty. Daniel G. Bruce
Daniel Bruce was born in Littlefield, Texas on February 8, 1954, moved to Juneau at the age of five, and graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School in 1972. During his undergraduate years Dan attended the University of Alaska and the University of the Pacific, receiving his B.A. from the University of the Pacific in 1977.
Attorney · Serving Juneau, AK · 43+ Years Experience
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About Daniel G. Bruce at a Glance
Daniel G. Bruce is a Counsel based in Juneau, Alaska, practicing at Baxter Bruce And Sullivan P C. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Alaska U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1983) and U.S. District Court, District of Alaska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983). Educated at Gonzaga University (J.D., 1982) and University of Alaska University of the Pacific (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Juneau Bar Association Alaska Bar Association. Serves clients in Juneau, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel G. Bruce
- Daniel Bruce was born in Littlefield, Texas on February 8, 1954, moved to Juneau at the age of five, and graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School in 1972
- During his undergraduate years Dan attended the University of Alaska and the University of the Pacific, receiving his B.A. from the University of the Pacific in 1977
- Dan received his J.D. from Gonzaga University in 1982, graduating cum laude
- Before becoming a lawyer, Dan was a commercial fisherman in Southeast Alaska for 10 years
- He was admitted to the Alaska bar in 1983
- In addition to the Alaska Supreme Court, Dan is admitted to practice before the U.S
- District Court, District of Alaska, Bankruptcy Court for the District of Alaska, United States Court of Federal Claims and the U.S
- Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Dan's law career began as a law clerk for the Hon. Victor D. Carlson, Superior Court Judge in Anchorage from 1982 to 1983
- In 1983 Dan became an associate in our firm, successfully becoming a named shareholder in 1988
- During the Alaska recession of the late 80's Dan spent much of his time in debtor-creditor relations and related matters
- He developed a substantial practice in bankruptcy law and was involved in the majority of Chapter 11 cases filed in Southeast Alaska
- In addition, he has represented numerous businesses and individuals in a variety of commercial litigation and personal injury cases
- His involvement in litigation and his desire to see practical and economic results for our clients fostered his interest in alternative dispute resolution which ultimately led him to seek formal training in mediation
- In August 2005 he successfully obtained certification as a mediator after attending Pepperdine University's School of Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
- Law Clerk for the Hon. Victor D. Carlson, Superior Court Judge, Third Judicial Circuit, 1982-1983
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Juneau
Practicing law in Alaska. Legal matters in Alaska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Juneau are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alaska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alaska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alaska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Juneau Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Juneau-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Juneau Choose Daniel G. Bruce
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel G. Bruce's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel G. Bruce brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Alaska U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. District Court, District of Alaska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Daniel G. Bruce can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Juneau
A Juneau-based practice means Daniel G. Bruce attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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