Daniel Burke

For business owners and executives who need more than outside counsel — they need a lawyer who understands both the legal stakes and the practical realities of running a company. I'm the founder of DKB LEGAL LLC, an Indianapolis-area law firm focused on business and employment litigation, outside general counsel services, and Indiana local counsel support. Over more than 25 years in practice, I've represented clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to mid-size and small businesses, as well as individual professionals, in matters spanning: Noncompetition, non-solicitation, and trade secret disputesWage and hour, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claimsBusiness ownership and contract disputesInsurance coverage disputes, for both carriers and policyholdersTrust and fiduciary litigationMergers, acquisitions, and business transactionsReal estate and construction disputesProfessional and attorney malpractice defense Before founding DKB LEGAL, I practiced with large firms including Strasburger Price LLP (now Clark Hill PLC) in Dallas and Ice Miller LLP and Hoover Hull Turner LLP in Indianapolis. That big-firm training — paired with the responsiveness of a boutique practice — is what I bring to every client relationship today. What I actually do for clients: → Outside General Counsel — Fixed-fee, on-demand legal support for small and mid-size businesses that need experienced counsel without the cost of a full-time in-house hire. I get to know your business, then become your go-to resource for contracts, employment issues, governance, and day-to-day legal questions. → Business & Employment Litigation — Representing companies and individuals through disputes before they become expensive problems, and litigating them effectively when they can't be avoided. → Local Counsel & Conflicts Referral — Serving as Indiana local counsel for out-of-state firms with matters in Indiana courts, and accepting conflicts-of-interest referrals from other attorneys and firms. I'm AV Preeminent®-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, have been recognized as an Indiana Super Lawyer (2018–2022, 2024–2026) and Rising Star (2009, 2011, 2012), and hold a 10.0 "superb" AVVO rating. I earned my law degree with honors from SMU School of Law, where I served on the Law Review, and my B.S. from Indiana University. If your business is facing a dispute, needs ongoing legal support, or you're an attorney who needs Indiana local counsel or a conflicts-safe referral partner — let's talk. 📞 317-709-4242 | ✉️ Dan@DKBLegal.com | dkblegal.com