Christine Brekke

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I grew up as a Third Culture Kid; the first time I lived in the US was when I went to college. My parents were diplomats with the US Foreign Service, and we moved every four years. I lived in places like mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and England. Though growing up internationally was an amazing experience, I am happy to set down roots now as an adult.

What motivated/inspired you to become an attorney?

There were many takeaways from my nomadic life. One has shaped my career immensely: access to the legal system and justice must be available to all. Most people have never needed an attorney before and going into the unknown can be daunting.

What do you enjoy most about the work you do?

It is an honor to help our clients navigate through the legal landscape and a privilege that I can champion the cause of those who deserve justice.

What are your hobbies and interests? 
When I am not working, you can find me in the garden. My hope is to complete the Master Gardeners program. I also enjoy volunteering with my local humane society.

Education

California Western School of Law

  • J.D. - 2015

Scripps College

  • BA in English and Philosophy 2008

Professional Associations

  • Phi Alpha Delta
  • Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego

Bar Admission

  • California, 2015

Honors

  • Dean's List 2013

Current Employment Position

  • Associate

What Our Clients Say

  • Brayton Purcell has done a lot of work for me and I appreciate very much what you’ve done, what everyone has done…Thank you very, very much and I appreciate everything that has been done.
  • I just wanted to thank you so very much for all the work that you’ve done for us. This has allowed me to help my daughter an awful lot…This allowed me to buy her her first home, also put away a savings bond and started a little annuity for her. I wouldn’t have been able to do any of this had you not worked so hard to get the monies that you did. I just want to let you know I really appreciate it.
  • On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for the way your firm handled my late husband’s case. Everyone that I dealt with was courteous, patient, and prompt in responding to my questions and concerns. Thank you very much for the excellent job, and most of all for your support during the process. Your guidance and the resolution to our case has brought closure to a difficult chapter in my life.
  • When The Brayton-Purcell Firm took my case I had almost given up hope of ever getting before a jury. I had a difficult and long standing case and had already been with two firms. Brayton-Purcell attorney Jason Rose worked closely with me, keeping me updated and giving me access to him which gave me a feeling of having someone truly on my side; a feeling that they were putting their whole effort into my case. Just getting this case a court date was an amazing feat. When we went to trial I met Gil Purcell and watched these two work professionally against great odds. They knew what they were doing, knew how to adapt to issues as they came up and all the while helped me hold up. We received a terrific verdict and are now in the appeal process. I have confidence that the Brayton-Purcell appellate team will be as competent and compassionate for me as my trial team was. Coming together with this firm has brought me a sense of confidence and peace that I wasn’t sure I was going to get a chance to feel.
  • I’d like to thank Brayton & Purcell for all the work your firm has done for me. I have asbestosis and without Brayton Purcell representing me the likelihood of getting compensated by asbestos manufacturers and the material suppliers of asbestos products would be zero. The law partners who run the show already know this, but I am going to write it down anyway. Every contact I had with anyone at Brayton Purcell LLP be it phone, fax, email and or personally, I’ve been treated courteously and promptly by your great employees.
  • From my first contact with your firm, I have been treated with respect, compassion, and in a most professional manner. …Nothing will ever take away this pain of loss but the settlement will help provide since I have health problems and am unable to work.
  • Your work has allowed us to continue to live our lives without fear of financial ruin and to be able to plan a future. . .
  • . . .Thank you for all you have done for me and for Bill before he died. You have been so caring. . .