Brian Glenn Seastrom

Brian Glenn Seastrom

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1 Park Plaza, Suite 1100, Irvine, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

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Location

Seastrom Tuttle & Murphy

1 Park Plaza, Suite 1100, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Brian Glenn Seastrom's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family

Posted by Tom | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

The Best and Most Important Decision I Made!

Hiring Brian was easily the best and most important decision I made during my divorce. Brian and his team are extremely knowledgeable, skilled, reasonable, strategic and, most significantly, ethical in all aspects of their service. The firm is completely networked into the OC family law environment.... Brian expertly guided me through an intense 18-month divorce and ultimately secured the absolute best judgement possible for me and my children. I can't thank him enough! If you are considering hiring Brian and the Seastrom Seastrom & Tuttle firm - stop thinking about it and do it now!

Posted by Jim | April 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Divorce Attorney In Orange County

Game Changer! Hiring Brian was the best legal experience our family was fortunate to have.He was able to succeed where previous attorneys had failed. Brian came in midway and quickly turned a turbulent custody case in my favor. He was prepared, understood all angles of our case and made viable argume...nts that swiftly brought positive results. It is hard to find a great Family attorney. Brian showed me what a difference exceptional representation can make. I now have peace of mind, a great relationship with my son, and confidence if ever needed again in the future.

Posted by Tori | January 29, 2016 | Family

A realistic and honest approach

I had a consult with Brian and thought he was very professional and realistic. I appreciated his forthright strategic approach. He was patient to educate me on the legal process, potential outcomes and risks for the desired outcome and what would be best for my financial and custody situation. You... feel like he's on your side to win and not take you for a ride... like other shady lawyers out for their financial gain. He has been a great resource for referrals for other legal matters that are not in his area of expertise and always quick to respond.

Posted by Al | August 19, 2014 | Family

A credit to the profession

When I needed a family law lawyer to represent me, I asked my son (a well-respected OC attorney) for a recommendation. That is how I learned of Brian Seastrom. My son told me that he heard great things about Brian from multiple family law judges. I also learned that Brian's peers elected him to b...e president of the family law section of the Orange County Bar Association. I learned long ago that the most reliable referrals come from others in the industry. After I made the decision to retain him, I quickly learned why Brian enjoys so much respect from other judges and lawyers. He is extremely bright, he didn't waste my money by engaging in needless tactics, and has a wonderful disposition that put me at ease during a stressful time. But behind his gentlemanly demeanor, Brian is one seriously tough negotiator. I think his effectiveness comes from the fact that he is so likable and respected by his adversaries. I couldn't be more grateful to Brian for his work. My case could not have turned out better. He is a man of integrity, and the type of professional we all want on our side during a crisis.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2014 | Family

Disappointed

Really nice guy, but found him lacking in knowledge of my case, also thought a family law attorney would be much more familiar with specifics like taxation. He didn't have a strategy, and after wasting a lot of money I mentioned I would review him at the conclusion of my case, I was hoping it would b...e a positive review and this would be a good motivator for him. Just the mention of review was enough for him to want off my case. At least he finally admitted cost would be in excess of $100,000 so I probably wouldn't be happy in the end, then he wanted to quit. I wanted a fighter and instead got a quitter. To me it seems unprofessional to take money, provide a service less than desired and when you try to resolve the situation have attorney quit. Not sure if there are any divorce lawyers that don't justify/rationalize doing average or sub par work for ridicules prices. I hate to give anyone a 1 star but my experience was poor.

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Brian Glenn Seastrom's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Coleman

Family lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Gurwitz

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian Seastrom is widely recognized by lawyers and judges as one of the elite family law practitioners in Orange County. He is both fiercely dedicated to advancing his clients' interests, and has a stellar reputation for ethics and integrity with both judges and opposing counsel. I have referred family members and my own to Brian for complex and contentious legal matters. Not only have his results been extraordinary, but those I refer always rave about what a wonderful person he is to work with during a stressful time."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" - Top Tier Law Firm, US News & World Report

2019

Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" - Top Tier Law Firm, US News & World Report

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" - Top Tier Law Firm, US News & World Report

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" - Top Tier Law Firm, US News & World Report

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" - Top Tier Law Firm, US News & World Report

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Shareholder and Attorney, Seastrom Seastrom & Tuttle

Associations

2019 - Present

State Bar of California - Judicial Nominee Evaluation Committee

Commissioner

2016 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2008 - Present

California Board of Legal Specialization

Certified Family Law Specialist

2019 - 2020

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Southern California Chapter

Board Member

2016 - 2017

Family Law Advisory Commission to the State Bar of California

Chair

2013 - 2015

Family Law Advisory Commission to the State Bar of California

Board Member

2011 - 2011

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

President

2008 - 2010

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Orange County

Board Member

2005 - 2010

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Drake, (2015) 241 Cal.App.4th 934

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Education

2002

Loyola Law School

JD

1998

Loyola Marymount University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Orange County Bar Association, Last Dash

Family Law Basics, with an Emphasis on Spousal Support

2015

Orange County Bar Association Criminal Defense Section Meeting

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in Family Law Matters

2013

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Family Law Discovery and Depositions

2011

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Cross-examination of Financial Experts in Family Law Matters

Publications

2002

Orange County Lawyer Magazine Drafting and Litigating Premarital Agreements

Languages

English

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