Brian has been practicing Estate Planning, Probate and Trust law exclusively for over 20 years. He graduated 3rd in his class from Western State University Law School and passed the California State Bar Exam on his first attempt. Since beginning his law career, he has achieved the rare distinction of becoming a State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust law, which is held by less than 1% of lawyers in the state. Certified Specialists have proven experience and extensive expertise in their respective areas of practice. In 2005 Brian established Sterzer & Associates, A Law Corporation. His firm is dedicated to equipping residents of Huntington Beach and surrounding cities with the tools they need to protect their future. To find out how Attorney Sterzer can assist you, contact his firm for a free case evaluation!
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25 years
25 years
25 years
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Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1996 | 02/14/2021 |
| Legal answers | 19 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law | State Bar of California | 2002 |
| American Jurisprudence Awared - Wills | Western State University School of Law | 1995 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Sterzer & Associates | 2005 - Present |
| Partner | Sterzer Velasco | 2001 - 2005 |
| Attorney | Kavesh, Minor & Otis | 2000 - 2001 |
| Attorney | Madden, Jones, Cole & Johnson | 1997 - 2000 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Elder Counsel | Member | 2015 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member | 1996 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Western State University College of Law | Law | 1995 |
| California St Univ Long Beach | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1992 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Probate | Successful |
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Richard Lawson, Probate Attorney on Feb 23, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brian Nelson Sterzer does a great job for people. He is caring and attentive. He understands the emotion associated with those who need his services. I fully endorse him.
Joseph McHugh, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse my colleague, Brian. Brian is an experienced attorney specializing in Probates, Wills, Trusts, including Special Needs Trusts. He is a Certified Specialist with the State Bar of California. Very few attorneys are able to gain this status. I would definitely recommend Brian to anyone in need of Estate Planning and Probate matters.
Samuel Ledwitz, Probate Attorney on Mar 7, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've worked with Brian for close to 20 years. He has the ability to determine the real issue in a case, explain the issue to the client in a way that can be understood by a client, and implement the solution. Brian is very talented with respect to Probate and all the Probate issues that come along. In addition, he is a talented estate planning attorney that knows how to handle estates small and large. He is a certified Specialist by the California Bar (only 1 to 2% of attorneys have this certification). He is my go to guy if I have a complicated situation and need a second set of eyes. I highly endorse Brian.
Christa Hill, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Sterzer is a thorough, thoughtful and attentive attorney. I have referred clients to him and have nothing but positive feedback from each of them on all fronts. His skills in Estate Planning are well honed his attention to detail and client interaction, combined with his many years of work specializing in this field, make him an attorney I am happy to endorse.