Brian C. Harty

Brian C. Harty

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

140 Newport Center Drive, Suite 255, Newport Beach, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

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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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Liz | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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...nted, and very well respected by his associates and other attorneys. His hard work and tenacity truly sets him apart from his peers. Brian demonstrated to me that I was a very important client to him; and he truly felt the anxiety of what I was going thru with my complicated divorce case and was very compelled to do an "Outstanding Job" for me. Brian was very efficient and extremely organized throughout the process and always kept me updated with any news regarding my case. I would highly recommend Brian to everyone I know that could use his services. He is a very ethical attorney who truly places his clients "First" and will do everything he can to deliver Outstanding Results for them. I truly rate Brian as an Excellent Attorney!

Posted by Jeff | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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...horoughly to my questions. I appreciate his knowledge, experience, and approachable manner. I would highly recommend working with Brian.

Posted by David | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Client

He was incredibly helpful through the entire process of my divorce. He was always available and delivered on every aspect of my divorce. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Ted | December 30, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

made my troubled life easy

In the hardest time of my life Brian stepped in and helped me through all of my struggles! He was extremely professional and would work all hours to ensure every detail of my divorce was properly in place. At times I was a horrible client but it never seemed to slow down his determination and drive t...o make sure I was given the most time possible with my amazing son. He us truly a genuinely good person with his clients best interests always his number one priority.

Posted by Dale | December 03, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Calming Influence

Brian tried to make the legal aspect of one of the hardest times in my life as easy on me as possible. He was always there to listen and calm me down when I would call and be upset about something to do with my divorce. His two assistants, first Lucy and then Julie, were both just as helpful and know...ledgeable when it came to correctly filling out the boatloads of paperwork and documentation that come with going through a divorce.

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Brian C. Harty's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joan Loos

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leea Summerville

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a caring and compassionate lawyer who is a fierce advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathleen Paone

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacy Campuzano

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an excellent attorney. He is a skilled litigator and adversary, while always remaining a consummate professional."

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Jeffrey Wittenberg

Family lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a very intelligent and diligent attorney. I would recommend him to anyone seeking family law counsel."

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Natalie Fitzgerald

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Morris

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I found Brian to be very ethical, caring and hard working"

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Susan Lindenberg

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgable and passionate in advocating on his client's behalf."

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Matthew Moses

Family lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an excellent and caring attorney with a superb record in court."

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Divorce and separation lawyer

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Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

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 Court

Member

2011 - Present

Society of Fellows Orange County Bar Foundation

Fellow

2011 - Present

Celtic Bar Association of Orange County

Member

2010 - Present

Notre Dame Club of Orange County

Member

2009 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2002

University of California Berkeley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Univ of Notre Dame

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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