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Danielle R. Bergman | Family Law & Business
Background & Education
Danielle “Dani” Bergman is a native of South Norfolk, Virginia, graduating as Salutatorian from Oscar F. Smith High School. She attended college at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise on a full academic scholarship and an athletic scholarship for fastpitch softball. Dani graduated magna cum laude from UVA-Wise with a B.A. in History and Government and a minor in Communications while also leading the Lady Cavaliers softball team and earning the title of NAIA Appalachian Athletic Conference and NAIA Region XII Pitcher of the Year in 2006.
Dani attended Appalachian School of Law (ASL) also on a full academic scholarship and graduated in 2009 in the top ten of her law school class. In law school, she served her school and community in numerous ways, including acting as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children from 2007 through 2009. Additionally, Dani was the Senior Articles Editor on the Appalachian Law Review and co-captained the ASL Co-Rec Softball Team that claimed the championship at the 2009 University of Virginia Law School Invitational Co-Rec Tournament.
Experience
After graduating law school in 2009, Dani got her Colorado law license and then her Virginia license in 2023. Since beginning her practice, Dani has handled complex civil litigation matters representing clients in a wide variety of cases. She brings her commitment and meticulous preparation to every client’s matter.
Becoming Part of Parks Zeigler
Dani is excited to bring her litigation knowledge and experience to Parks Zeigler to provide exceptional legal counsel to the firm’s clients in civil litigation and family law matters.
More About Danielle R. Bergman



Honors and Recognition
- Recognized as a Rising Star in the 2013 edition of Colorado Law & Politics (Colorado Super Lawyers)
Memberships
- Chesapeake Bar Association
- Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
- Virginia Beach Bar Association
- Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
- Member of the Family Law, Litigation, Trusts and Estates, and Construction Law sections of the Virginia State Bar
Practice Areas
Community Involvement
Dani served as the Community Outreach Director of the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association from September 2021 through September 2023. She has also served her community in Colorado and Virginia by being a volunteer coach of high school softball and pitching, and coaching baseball for young children.
Admissions
- Colorado (2009)
- Virginia (2023)
Publications
Danielle Benton, A License Plate For Debate, 7 Appalachian J.L. 287 (2008)
