Daniel A. Street brings more than four decades of litigation, trial, mediation, and dispute resolution experience to clients throughout California. Known for his practical judgment, strategic thinking, and ability to resolve complex disputes efficiently, he serves as Of Counsel to The Burton Law Firm, representing businesses, professionals, employers, employees, property owners, and individuals in a wide range of civil matters.
Mr. Street earned his B.A. in Economics, cum laude, from the University of California, Davis and his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law. After beginning his legal career with a respected San Jose litigation firm in 1981, he established his own Sacramento practice in 1988, where he has continued to build a reputation as a skilled trial attorney and trusted advisor.
His practice focuses on employment law, insurance claims and coverage disputes, real estate litigation, business litigation, product liability defense, and general civil litigation. Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants throughout his career, Daniel brings a balanced perspective to each matter, allowing him to identify risks, evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and develop practical strategies that align with his clients’ objectives.
In addition to his litigation practice, Daniel is highly regarded for his work as a mediator, arbitrator, and neutral. Since 2002, he has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Sacramento Superior Court and El Dorado Superior Court, conducting settlement conferences and dispute resolution proceedings involving employment claims, personal injury matters, insurance disputes, real estate conflicts, construction defect cases, and other complex civil matters. He also serves as a court-appointed mediation panelist and arbitrator.
Drawing on more than 45 years of courtroom and trial experience, Daniel understands that while some disputes require judicial intervention, many can be resolved more effectively through thoughtful negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. Clients and litigants value his ability to evaluate cases objectively, foster productive dialogue, and guide parties toward meaningful resolutions while minimizing the costs and burdens associated with prolonged litigation.
Mr. Street is admitted to practice before all California state courts, the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Central Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has handled matters throughout California and has served as pro hac vice counsel in other jurisdictions, including Oregon and Texas.
Daniel holds the prestigious AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest levels of professional excellence and ethical standards. He has also been recognized as a Sacramento Magazine Top Lawyer in Employment & Labor Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Whether serving as an advocate, mediator, arbitrator, or settlement judge, Daniel is committed to helping clients navigate legal challenges with clarity, efficiency, and confidence.
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