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Brian C. Harty
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Biography
Brian C. Harty was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 2003, the California Bar in 2009, and is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
After graduating from Berkeley, Brian lived in New York City where he was a corporate transactional attorney with the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, one of the nation’s premier corporate law firms. At Skadden, Arps, Brian’s practice focused on a variety of securities and banking transactions typically valued in excess of several hundred million dollars. He worked on sophisticated transactions, such as, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, high yield debt offerings and the formation of private equity and hedge funds.
After leaving corporate law, Brian followed his passion to Family Law. Prior to founding Harty Family Law, Brian was a lead attorney with one of Southern California’s most highly regarded family law firms.
Brian is an alumnus of the ABA/National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute as well as the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Civil Trial Skills program, both nationally preeminent trial programs.
Brian is a member of the OCBA Legislative Resolutions Committee. The Committee drafts resolutions and also reviews resolutions proposed by other bar associations and legal entities. Successful approved resolutions may be used by the Conference to lobby for changes to California law.
Brian is a member of the Banyard Inn of Court and a Fellow of the Society of Fellows of the Orange County Bar Foundation. He is a member of the Family Law sections of both the Orange County Bar Association and the State Bar of California as well as a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS).
Brian is a private pilot and has flown throughout the United States. Brian currently lives in Orange County with his two children.
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 22 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Harty Family Law, a Professional Corporation
140 Newport Center Drive, Suite 255, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Brian C. Harty's Reviews
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Posted by Hayley Burchell | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Superb
I cannot emphasize enough the overall wonderful experience we had with Brian. It was a long haul in court, but he made it easy and less stressful than it actually was. His professionalism is something to note, along with his expertise. He is is very personable and makes you feel important by taking t...
Posted by Eric | March 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Lawyers
Brian was very attentive and kept me informed every step of The way. He was allways available via phone call or email never took longer than 1 day to get a reply from him
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Client
Brian was extremely helpful to my family and I guiding us through my prenup. He was kind, professional, easy to get a hold of and extremely knowledgeable. I always feared that doing a prenup would be uncomfortable but he created a very safe place for me.
Posted by Liz | February 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Brian is a highly respected, extremely detailed and wonderful divorce attorney!
Brian did a phenomenal job in representing my divorce case. He truly worked very hard for me and did an "Outstanding Job" in representing me. I truly appreciated his wonderful skills. Brian is a wonderful attorney who is a very hard worker, possesses wonderful negotiating skills, very detailed-orie...
Posted by Jeff | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Clear and Forceful Counsel
I hired Brian as a consultant. Brian helped me understand the legal process and the issues that were most important in my divorce case. He knew the details of my case well. He provided clear and forceful counsel about ways to argue for a more fair settlement agreement. He responded promptly and t...
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Experience
Honors
2015
Certified Family Law Specialist, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Associate, Minyard Morris, LLP
2009 - 2011
Associate, Phillips, Whisnant, Gazin, Gorczyca & Curtin LLP
2006 - 2009
Associate, Cox Castle & Nicholson, LLP
2002 - 2006
Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP
Associations
2014 - Present
Robert A. Banyard American Inn of CourtMember
2011 - Present
Society of Fellows Orange County Bar FoundationFellow
2011 - Present
Celtic Bar Association of Orange CountyMember
2010 - Present
Notre Dame Club of Orange CountyMember
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
Education
2002
University of California Berkeley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Univ of Notre Dame
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English